Title :
Transverse tripolar stimulation for selective FNS
Author :
Deurloo, Kirsten E I ; Holsheimer, Jan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Twente Univ., Enschede, Netherlands
fDate :
31 Oct-3 Nov 1996
Abstract :
Various anode-cathode configurations in a nerve cuff were modeled in order to optimize its spatial selectivity characteristics for FNS. Apart from the usual configurations (monopole, bipole, longitudinal tripole, “steering” anode), a transverse tripolar configuration (central cathode) was examined. The model predictions were verified by acute animal experiments. It is concluded that a transverse tripole activates superficial nerve fibers in a more selective way than other configurations do
Keywords :
biocontrol; bioelectric phenomena; biomedical equipment; handicapped aids; muscle; neurophysiology; patient treatment; acute animal experiments; anode-cathode configurations; central cathode; computer model; functional neuromuscular stimulation; muscle activation control; nerve cuff; selective FNS; selective control; spatial selectivity characteristics; superficial nerve fibers; transverse tripolar stimulation; Anodes; Cathodes; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Muscles; Nerve fibers; Neurons; Recruitment; Shape; Threshold current;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1996. Bridging Disciplines for Biomedicine. Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3811-1
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1996.656978
