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The purpose of this report is to describe the clinical outcome from implanting FNS systems for standing and walking mobility in individuals with low cervical or thoracic level spinal cord injuries. Case histories of two implant recipients are reviewed in terms of electrode performance, exercise and functional use of the 8and 16-channel systems. Both subjects were able to exercise and stand repeatably with the implanted systems. Stepping was successfully accomplished with the 16-channel system. Although spillover and position dependence have been observed in several instances, the responses of the epimysial electrodes are stable and adequate for functional activities. Assessment of functional use and long-term follow-up of system performance is currently in progress.