Electrical Stimulation Procedure May Aid Stroke Recovery
From: Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry Magazine - 12/2003 - page 34
By: Maureen Kingsley 

A new surgical procedure involving electrical stimulation may help restore
the use of hands and arms to some stroke victims. The procedure involves
affixing a tiny electrode onto the brain’s protective membrane layer. The
electrode, powered by a battery pack and placed into position using an MRI
scan, delivers electrical stimulation to parts of the brain responsible for
hand or arm function and movement. 

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