MultiStim technology re Bioness, Cionic, WalkAide, etc.

Posted by chrisspiz @chrisspiz, Jan 2 7:13pm

I am a 60-year-old patient in Maine with a severe left lower extremity multi-nerve axonal sensorimotor injury (lumbosacral plexopathy) causing significant foot drop and instability. Does anyone have experience with Bioness, WakAide, Cionic or other vendors offering similar tech?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 3 8:25am

Hello @chrisspiz, Welcome to Connect. I don't have any experience with the technology but @domiha posted a similar discussion you might find helpful while you wait for others to respond.

-- Has anyone heard of this CIONIC device? Something new again!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-heard-of-this-cionic-device-something-new-again/
I did a few searches of Connect if you want to read the experiences of other members:
-- "foot drop orthotic" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/
-- "Cionic" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/

I couldn't find anything on WalkAide but did a Google search and found a product called Walkaide FES and did a search of Connect using "FES" that also might be helpful for learning what others have shared for footdrop - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/.

Has your doctor provided any suggestions or thoughts on what might be helpful?