Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can been used to
provide walking in paraplegic patients. Improvement of these
neural prostheses can be approached from several perspectives.
Cosmesis and patient acceptance of the neural prosthesis can
be addressed through the implantation of electrodes and
stimulator. The use of multiple channels of muscle
stimulation not only minimizes the requirement for external
bracing, enhancing cosmesis, but also increases the patient's
functional capabilities. The functional capability of the neural
prosthesis can also be addressed through more effective use of
stimulation