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
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
