DocumentCode
1181017
Title
Myo-Electric Control of Paralyzed Muscles
Author
Vodovnik, L. ; Long, C. ; Reswick, J.B. ; Lippay, A. ; Starbuck, D.
Author_Institution
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
fYear
1965
Firstpage
169
Lastpage
172
Abstract
The possibility of regaining control over paralyzed muscles by using control signals from normally innervated muscles is discussed. An electronic device which enables a quadriplegic patient to open his right hand by lifting his left shoulder is described. The circuit consists of an EMG amplifier, a modulator, and a stimulator. Existing problems are analyzed and further investigations proposed.
Keywords
Atrophy; Biomedical engineering; Delay; Electrical stimulation; Electromyography; Extremities; Hospitals; Lesions; Muscles; Neurons; Electric Stimulation; Electromyography; Humans; Muscles; Paralysis;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1965.4502374
Filename
4502374
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