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W. Mayr, M. Krenn, M. Dimitrijevic:
"Epidural and transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation for restoration of movement after incomplete and complete spinal cord injury";
Current Opinion in Neurology, vol 29 (2016), 721 - 726.

In this review, we emphasize recent publications of research revealing that SCS can substitute for the reduced brain drive for control of excitability in people with SCI. Artificially replacing diminished or lost brain control over the spinal cord has limitations. A fundamental requirement for successful SCS application is analysis of each individual's residual postinjury neural function. This will allow a better understanding of the physiological interactions between SCS and spinal cord motor control below injury and provide criteria for its application. Finally, the publication of both successful and failed applications of SCS will be crucial for gaining future progress.