Exploring selective neural electrical stimulation for upper limb functions restoration

This article introduces a new approach of selective neural electrical stimulation of the upper limb nerves. Median and radial nerves of individuals with tetraplegia are stimulated via a multipolar cuff electrode to elicit movements of wrist and hand in acute conditions during a surgical intervention...

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Published in:	European journal of translational myology Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 26 - 161
Main Authors:	Tigra, Wafa, Guiraud, David, Andreu, David, Coulet, Bertrand, Gélis, Anthony, Fattal, Charles, Maciejasz, Paweł, Picq, Chloé, Rossel, Olivier, Teissier, Jacques, Azevedo Coste, Christine
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress 2016
Subjects:	Computer Science Modeling and Simulation Grasping function restoration Neural selectivity Electrical stimulation
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Summary:	This article introduces a new approach of selective neural electrical stimulation of the upper limb nerves. Median and radial nerves of individuals with tetraplegia are stimulated via a multipolar cuff electrode to elicit movements of wrist and hand in acute conditions during a surgical intervention. Various configurations corresponding to various combinations of a 12-poles cuff electrode contacts are tested. Video recording and electromyographic (EMG) signals recorded via sterile surface electrodes are used to evaluate the selectivity of each stimulation configuration in terms of activated muscles. In this abstract we introduce the protocol and preliminary results will be presented during the conference.
ISSN:	2037-7452 2037-7460
DOI:	10.4081/ejtm.2016.6035