DocumentCode
1174360
Title
Scoliosis treatment in children using a programmable, totally implantable muscle stimulator (ESI)
Author
Herbert, M.A. ; Bobechko, W.P.
Author_Institution
Humana Adv. Surg. Inst., Dallas, TX, USA
Volume
36
Issue
7
fYear
1989
fDate
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
801
Lastpage
802
Abstract
The use of a totally implantable stimulator for the treatment of single scoliotic curves is discussed. The unit has no external components, is programmed and interrogated by telemetry, and is externally switched by the patient using a magnet. Compliance with it continues at a high level, product reliability to date has been perfect, and the clinical results continue to be good.
Keywords
muscle; patient treatment; children; external switching; product reliability; programmable medical device; scoliosis treatment; telemetry; totally implantable muscle stimulator; Auditory implants; Biomedical electrodes; Diseases; Muscles; Optical fiber devices; Pediatrics; Power system modeling; Pulse generation; Radio frequency; Titanium; Child; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Electrodes, Implanted; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Scoliosis;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/10.32114
Filename
32114
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