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IMPULSE (M181) - Key Facts
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| Overall objectives: |
- Research, develop and trial a novel, 2-channel, implantable stimulator to enhance locomotion in patients with a dropped foot, a chronic condition experienced especially by patients who have suffered a stroke.
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| Our objectives: |
- Collaborate with Roessingh Research & Development, The Netherlands, to design, develop, test and trial a novel 2-channel implantable dropped foot stimulator (now known as the STIMuSTEP ®).
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| Our achievements: |
- Succesfully trialled the dropped foot system in both The Netherlands and UK.
- Developed:
- implantable button electrode
- implantable 2-channel inductively coupled receiver (stimulator)
- reduced diameter Cooper cable (implantable cable)
- external controller
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| Project information: |
- MedLINK (M181) project.
- Part funded by DTI - Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom.
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| Overall objectives: |
- Research, develop and trial a novel, 2-channel, implantable stimulator to enhance locomotion in patients with a dropped foot, a chronic condition experienced especially by patients who have suffered a stroke.
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| Our objectives: |
- Collaborate with Roessingh Research & Development, The Netherlands, to design, develop, test and trial a novel 2-channel implantable dropped foot stimulator (now known as the STIMuSTEP ®).
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| Our achievements: |
- Succesfully trialled the dropped foot system in both The Netherlands and UK.
- Developed:
- implantable button electrode
- implantable 2-channel inductively coupled receiver (stimulator)
- reduced diameter Cooper cable (implantable cable)
- external controller
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| Project information: |
- MedLINK (M181) project.
- Part funded by DTI - Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom.
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| New to Finetech Medical? Why not download our patient information papers! by Newsroom |  Finetech Medical has put together two very helpful patient information papers. These documents highlight the key points about the systems, how it works, the benefits and a frequently asked questions section.
| | Foot Drop Definition by Newsroom | The foot drop definition, also known as drop foot, is when a person has much difficulty trying to lift the front area of the foot. | | It is Time to Resume your Life After a Stroke by Newsroom | Life after a stroke may be very different from what it was before a stroke. It is however, your life to deal with. The feelings of discomfort or hesitancy in re-socialising with with friends and family is vital to you leading a full life. |
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