ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF PERIPHERAL NERVES EXPOSED AT OPERATION

Multi-Channel Recordings from Peripheral Nerves: 3. Evaluation of Selectivity using Electrical Stimulation of Individual Digits

3. Evaluation of Selectivity using Electrical Stimulation of Individual Digits. K.D. Strange (a), P.R. Christensen (b), Y. Chen (a), K. Yoshida (c), and J.A. Hoffer (a,b) a. School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada b. School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada c. Division of Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmont...

Title : Differential fiber - specific block of nerve conduction in mammalian peripheral nerves using kilohertz electrical stimulation

Electrical Stimulation Promotes Regeneration of Defective Peripheral Nerves after Delayed Repair Intervals Lasting under One Month

BACKGROUND Electrical stimulation (ES) has been proven to be an effective means of enhancing the speed and accuracy of nerve regeneration. However, these results were recorded when the procedure was performed almost immediately after nerve injury. In clinical settings, most patients cannot be treated immediately. Some patients with serious trauma or contaminated wounds need to wait for nerve re...

A miniaturized cuff electrode for electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves in the freely moving rat.

A bipolar cuff electrode for electrical stimulation of small diameter peripheral nerves is described. The cuff is made of a highly flexible rubber-impression material, and the electrode assembly is suited for chronic implantation. Its manual construction is easy and reliable, utilizing only simple tools. The cuff completely envelopes nerves of varying diameter and requires a minimal amount of m...

Electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves induces optical responses via skeletal muscle kinematics.

We have previously reported an optical response in human subjects occurring at 100 ms following electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves. In the present study, an animal model has been created to directly investigate the myogenic components of the signal. In addition, experiments have been performed in human subjects to investigate the signal's neuroanatomical specificity, sensitivity to mus...