Quality of life in complete spinal cord injury patients with a Brindley bladder stimulator compared to a matched control group

Martens, Frank; Hollander, Philip P. den; Snoek, Govert J.; Koldewijn, Evert L.; Kerrebroeck, Philip E. V. A. Van; Heesakkers, John

doi:10.1002/nau.21012

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“…Despite the benefits of preventing bladder reflex activity and hardly any side effects in patients with complete spinal cord lesions, the patients are sometimes reluctant to undergo this necessary surgical procedure. Martens et al30 evaluated reasons for this, and patients reported the irreversible damage to the dorsal roots caused by the procedure as one of the main motives for not undergoing the procedure. After the rhizotomy, the designated anterior roots are organized and fixated in an electrode book that contains the electrodes to stimulate the different motor roots separately (Figure 3).…”

Section: Neuromodulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Clinical utility of neurostimulation devices in the treatment of overactive bladder: current perspectives

Janssen¹,

Martens²,

Wall³

et al. 2017

MDER

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ObjectivesThis review describes the evidence from established and experimental therapies that use electrical nerve stimulation to treat lower urinary tract dysfunction.MethodsClinical studies on established treatments such as percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (P-PTNS), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) and sacral anterior root stimulation (SARS) are evaluated. In addition, clinical evidence from experimental therapies such as dorsal genital nerve (DGN) stimulation, pudendal nerve stimulation, magnetic nerve stimulation and ankle implants for tibial nerve stimulation are evaluated.ResultsSNS and P-PTNS have been investigated with high-quality studies that have shown proven efficacy for the treatment for overactive bladder (OAB). SARS has proven evidence-based efficacy in spinal cord patients and increases the quality of life. TENS seems inferior to other OAB treatments such as SNS and P-PTNS but is noninvasive and applicable for ambulant therapy. Results from studies on experimental therapies such as pudendal nerve stimulation seem promising but need larger study cohorts to prove efficacy.ConclusionNeurostimulation therapies have proven efficacy for bladder dysfunction in patients who are refractory to other therapies.SignificanceRefinement of neurostimulation therapies is possible. The aim should be to make the treatments less invasive, more durable and more effective for the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction.

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Section: Neuromodulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Finetech–Brindley System can significantly improve the quality of life and independence of spinal cord patients 29,30. Getting control over the lower urinary tract with this device can reduce or abolish the need for bladder catherization and reduce the number of urine tract infections 29,30.…”

Section: Neuromodulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical utility of neurostimulation devices in the treatment of overactive bladder: current perspectives

Janssen¹,

Martens²,

Wall³

et al. 2017

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“…Additionally, Parastep ®, a commercially available device that relies on surface stimulation of the quadriceps, gluteal muscles, and peroneal nerves, permits individuals with lower SCI to ambulate for distances over a quarter of a mile 38 . Furthermore, Vocare ® utilizes anterior sacral root stimulation to restore micturition 39,40 .…”

Section: Spinal Cord Injurymentioning

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Optical Stimulation for Restoration of Motor Function After Spinal Cord Injury

Mallory

Grahn

Hachmann

et al. 2015

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) can be defined as a loss of communication between the brain and the body due to disrupted pathways within the spinal cord. While many promising molecular strategies have emerged to reduce secondary injury and promote axonal regrowth, there is still no effective cure and recovery of function remains limited. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) represents a strategy developed to restore motor function without the need for regenerating severed spinal pathways. Despite its technological success, however, FES has not been widely integrated into the lives of spinal cord injury survivors. In this review, we briefly discuss the limitations of existing FES technologies. Additionally, we discuss how optogenetics, a rapidly evolving technique used primarily to investigate select neuronal populations within the brain, may eventually be used to replace FES as a form of therapy for functional restoration following SCI.

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“…Other researchers have made the decision to drop the SF-36 physical functioning scale because of supposed irrelevance, preferring to administer only seven of the eight subscales. [55][56][57] Herein lies a problem; it is not the mere fact that an outcome is generic that permits comparability across studies (and conditions); the outcome measure needs to be generic and valid. One-off modifications of standardized health surveys are inappropriate if undertaken without any assessment of measurement properties -an issue acknowledged by some authors who have used modified instruments.…”

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Short Form health surveys and related variants in spinal cord injury research: A systematic review

Whitehurst

Engel

Bryan

2014

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

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Context: 'Short Form' health surveys -such as the SF-36 and SF-12 -are widely used in medical research. Spinal cord injury (SCI) is no exception, despite oft-cited concerns regarding measurement properties for populations with physical impairment. Objective: To provide a comprehensive overview of the use of Short Form health surveys and their variants within the SCI literature. Methods: Papers published between database inception and September 2012 were identified from 11 electronic databases; a supplementary reference list search was also conducted. Data extraction focused on details regarding the range of different Short Form surveys and variants used in SCI research, the respective frequency of use, the nature of reporting (complete versus partial reporting) and the method of survey administration. Results: One hundred seventy-four papers were identified. Thirty-six-item Short Form health surveys were frequently administered as complete instruments (n = 82); in 69 of these 82 studies (84%), it was not clearly stated which 36-item version had been used (e.g. SF-36v1, SF-36v2, RAND-36). Data for individual items and domains were often reported (29% of identified studies), indicating significant partial use of standardized measures. Modified variants of standardized health surveys were administered in 12 studies. Conclusion: Although standardized Short Form health surveys are common within SCI research, attempts to add, delete, or modify items have resulted in a number of variants, often with minimal supportive psychometric evidence. Using established, generic outcome measures is appealing for a number of reasons. However, validity is paramount and requires further explicit consideration within the SCI research community.

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Quality of life in complete spinal cord injury patients with a Brindley bladder stimulator compared to a matched control group

Abstract: The Brindley stimulator for complete spinal cord injury patients improves Quality of Life, continence, and urinary tract infection rate compared to a matched Control Group.

Cited by 56 publications

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Clinical utility of neurostimulation devices in the treatment of overactive bladder: current perspectives

Clinical utility of neurostimulation devices in the treatment of overactive bladder: current perspectives

Optical Stimulation for Restoration of Motor Function After Spinal Cord Injury

Short Form health surveys and related variants in spinal cord injury research: A systematic review

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