• DocumentCode
    1837864
  • Title

    Clinical applications of BIONTM microstimulators

  • Author

    Baker, Lucinda L. ; Waters, Robert L. ; Winstein, Carolee ; Kaplan, Hilton ; Tran, Winston ; Richmond, Frances J R ; Loeb, Gerald E.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Biokinesiology & Phys. Therapy, Southern California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • fYear
    2005
  • fDate
    26-28 May 2005
  • Firstpage
    185
  • Lastpage
    188
  • Abstract
    Injectable, wireless microstimulators have the potential to provide low-cost and easily administered electrical stimulation to a variety of neuromuscular sites for a variety of clinical disorders. We are studying one version of this new technology platform in several different clinical studies currently underway or in the final stages of preclinical development. Preliminary results suggest that the approach is safe and effective for muscle activation. They also suggest enhancements of the technology that should improve its ease and reliability of use.
  • Keywords
    biomedical engineering; neuromuscular stimulation; prosthetics; BIONTM microstimulators; clinical applications; clinical disorders; injectable microstimulators; muscle activation; Atrophy; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Implants; Medical treatment; Muscles; Musculoskeletal system; Shoulder; Skin; Wrist;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Neural Interface and Control, 2005. Proceedings. 2005 First International Conference on
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-8902-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICNIC.2005.1499873
  • Filename
    1499873
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1837864