Application of electrode matrix to locate stimulation sites for hand functions of SCI patients

A. Oskarsdottir, T. Helgason*

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Abstract

The main topic of this work is to investigate the applicability of electrode matrices for stimulating hand function. Of particular interest is the optimal positioning of electrodes that will elicit some lost hand functions in SCI patients with spinal cord injury at level C6-C7. For this purpose electrode matrices are used. They allow relocation of stimulating sites without moving the electrodes. Various forms are made from different combinations of electrodes in the matrix. Results show that the location of the stimulating site is quicker and the function more selective using electrode matrices with small electrodes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationNeuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages377-380
Number of pages4
Edition9
ISBN (Print)9783642038884
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics - Munich, Germany
Duration: 7 Sept 200912 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Number9
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period7/09/0912/09/09

Other keywords

  • Electrode matrix
  • Functional electrical stimulation
  • Hand function
  • Optimal position

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