In Germany, 220,000 hip replacements are performed every year. This is a major surgical procedure that carries the risk of nerve injury: the sciatic nerve (nervus ischiadicus) runs under the gluteal muscles from the pelvis and branches into the peroneal nerve (or fibular nerve) at the level of the knee. In the event of a variable nerve course, adhesions or carelessness on the part of the surgeon, the nerve cord can be injured, which can result in peroneal nerve palsy.
The innoSTEP-WL is an innovative, wireless FES system for functional electrical stimulation in cases of weak foot dorsiflexion and can help patients to improve their mobility and quality of life: Impulses are sent to the peroneal nerve (fibular nerve) via electrodes on the leg and transmitted to the shin muscle (tibialis anterior muscle) so that the foot lifts when walking. The foot lift system thus enables a more natural, safer gait pattern through electrical stimulation. In the long term, the repeated transmission of stimuli through the central nervous system together with effective EMS training can lead to neuronal realignment and a lasting improvement in gait.
Neurologists and specialists play a key role in the comprehensive care of foot drop and multiple sclerosis. A collaborative approach between different specialists ensures holistic care and individualized treatment plans.
HELLER MEDIZINTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG has been a certified medical technology company for over 25 years and has many years of experience in designing solutions in the field of electrical nerve and muscle stimulation.
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