Title :
Finite element modelling of magnetic stimulation of the spine
Author :
Scivill, I.J. ; Barker, A.T. ; Freeston, I.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Med. Phys. & Clinical Eng., R. Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
fDate :
31 Oct-3 Nov 1996
Abstract :
A finite element method has been used to calculate the induced current flow in the spinal cord, when exposed to a time varying magnetic field. Results from the model explain why it is not possible to stimulate the descending motor tracts of the spinal cord with existing equipment. The specifications of a typical commercially available magnetic stimulator and the range of stimulating coils available are used to assess the feasibility of spinal cord stimulation
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; biomagnetism; coils; finite element analysis; neurophysiology; patient treatment; descending motor tracts; estimated threshold value; finite element modelling; induced current flow; magnetic stimulation; magnetic stimulator specifications; spinal cord; spinal model; stimulating coils; stimulation feasibility; time varying magnetic field; Biological system modeling; Coils; Conductivity; Electrical stimulation; Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society; Finite element methods; Magnetic stimulation; Numerical models; Spinal cord; Spine;
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.1996.657009
