Recent advances in transcranial magnetic stimulation for spasticity in spinal cord injury

VernacularTitle: 经颅磁刺激治疗脊髓损伤痉挛的研究进展
Author: Yu-ling GAO ¹ ; Li-huan ZHANG ¹ ; Yong LIU ¹
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1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: transcranial magnetic stimulation；spinal cord injury；spasticity
From: Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2020;33(5):543-549
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Spasticity is one of the major complications after spinal cord injury. According to statistics, 70% of patients with spinal cord injury are accompanied by spasticity in different degrees. It not only affects the ability of patients in daily life, changes lifestyle, and reduces the quality of life, but also is a major factor restricting the recovery of motor function in patients with spinal cord injury. Therefore, the development and clinical application of novel, safe and effective antispasmodic therapy is very important. At present, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is widely used in clinical practice. By enhancing the excitement of the central nervous system, it has become an alternative treatment for patients with spasticity caused by spinal cord injury. This paper mainly reviews the research status of TMS, Theta rhythm stimulation in spasticity of spinal cord injury and the possible mechanism of repetitive TMS treatment.