Review Article

Complex Electrical Stimulation Systems in Motor Function Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury

Table 1

Different stimulation electrodes are compared.

ElectrodeCurrent (mA)AdvantageDisadvantage

Implantable electrode<25High specificity, can be used for a long timeNeed surgery, may have inflammation
Nonimplantable electrodes<120No surgery requiredNot portable, prone to high current discomfort