Alistair Mcewan, Joe Dusseldorp1, Claudia Gschwind2, Timothy Scott2, Tomas Andersen3, Gregg Suaning4
08:45 - 09:00 | Wed 24 Jul | Hall A5 - Level 1 | WeA06.2
Abstract— Cerebral Palsy is the most common childhood disability with no cure and delayed diagnosis. There are however opportunities to provide assistance via electrical control of muscle groups, spasticity and sensory perception including pain management. Challenges include developmental differences and intact afferent pathways that may convey pain. We see opportunities in both central and peripheral implanted stimulation and monitoring. While this appears to be a challenging topic for children we should take inspiration from the clear success engineers have delivered via early neural intervention with cochlear implants in providing lifelong benefits to recipients in the restoration of auditory function.