Electrical Stimulation Able to Trigger Locomotor Spinal Circuits Also Induces Dorsal Horn Activity.
Neuromodulation
; 19(1): 38-46, 2016 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Investigate whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord adapted to trigger locomotor patterns additionally influences dorsal horn networks. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
An in vitro model of isolated neonatal rat spinal cord was used to repetitively deliver electrical stimuli to lumbar dorsal roots and record from homolateral lumbar dorsal roots and ventral roots.RESULTS:
Repetitive electrical lumbar dorsal root stimulation can affect both locomotor rhythms derived from ventral neuronal circuits and activity from dorsal neuronal circuits.CONCLUSION:
These data suggest that neuro-electrostimulation protocols can simultaneously activate functionally distinct spinal neuronal circuits.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Medula Espinal
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Raízes Nervosas Espinhais
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Potenciais de Ação
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Corno Dorsal da Medula Espinal
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Rede Nervosa
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article