Current status and prospects of neuromodulation therapy for motor dysfunction after stroke
Stroke is characterized by a high rate of incidence,disability,and mortality,with resid-ual motor dysfunction post-stroke being one of the significant clinical challenges.For stroke patients in the recovery phase,particularly those with limited outcomes from rehabilitation treatments,neuromodulation techniques have emerged as a novel therapeutic strategy.Deep brain stimulation can enhance neuroplastici-ty by modulating specific brain regions,which in turn can improve patients'motor functions.Neuromodula-tion approaches such as spinal cord stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation are increasingly recognized for their safety and effectiveness.This paper reviews the current state of neuromodulation technologies,aiming to delve into the mechanisms by which these techniques are applied in stroke treatment,as well as their potential future directions and prospects for application in stroke recovery and therapy.