Implanted neuroprosthesis for restoring arm and hand function in people with high level tetraplegia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop and apply an implanted neuroprosthesis to restore arm and hand function to individuals with high level tetraplegia.

Design

Case study.

Setting

Clinical research laboratory.

Participants

Individuals with spinal cord injuries (N=2) at or above the C4 motor level.

Interventions

The individuals were each implanted with 2 stimulators (24 stimulation channels and 4 myoelectric recording channels total). Stimulating electrodes were placed in the shoulder and arm, being, to our knowledge, the first long-term application of spiral nerve cuff electrodes to activate a human limb. Myoelectric recording electrodes were placed in the head and neck areas.

Main outcome measures

Successful installation and operation of the neuroprosthesis and

SUBMITTER: Memberg WD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4470503 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature