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Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin

 
Guidance issued
 
IPG Number: IPG278

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin.

Description

Drop foot is the inability to lift the foot and toes when walking. It can result from conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury. Functional electrical stimulation involves stimulation of the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes that may be implanted or placed on the surface of the skin. The aim is to restore muscular function.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
Topic area:
Central nervous system
Specialty:
Neurology
Specialist advice has been sought from:

Association of British Neurologists

British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

Date notified to NICE:
04 June 2007
Provisional consultation date:
Summer 2008
Guidance issue date:
28 January 2009

Contact details:

Project manager
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Sally Gallaugher
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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