Last week, the Cooper neurosurgical team, led by Daniel A. Tonetti, MD, MS, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon and Director of Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery and the Acute Stroke and NeuroInterventional Suite, completed South Jersey’s first procedure using Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System.
This groundbreaking FDA-approved technology uses vagus nerve stimulation to enhance upper limb function for stroke survivors during rehabilitation. With proven efficacy in generating two to three times more hand and arm function than therapy alone, this system aims to empower stroke survivors and improve their quality of life by facilitating neuroplasticity and strengthening neural connections. This system can make a difference for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who struggle with moderate to severe deficits in arm and hand function even six months post-stroke.
