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Multi-field surface electrode for selective electrical stimulation.

Abstract：

:We designed a 24-field array and an on-line control box that selects which and how many of 24 fields will conduct electrical charge during functional electrical stimulation. The array was made using a conductive microfiber textile, silver two-component adhesive, and the conductive ink imprint on the polycarbonate. The control box comprised 24 switches that corresponded one-to-one to the fields on the array. Each field could be made conductive or nonconductive by simple pressing of the corresponding push-button type switch on the control box. We present here representative results of the selectivity of the new electrode measured in three tetraplegic patients during functional electrical stimulation of the forearm. The task was to generate finger flexion and extension with minimal interference of the wrist movement during lateral and palmar grasps. Therapists determined the appropriate pattern that lead to effective grasping, lasting on average 5 min per stimulation channel in the first session. This optimal conductive pattern (size and shape) provided effective finger flexion and extension with minimal wrist flexion/extension and ulnar/radial deviations (<10 degrees). The optimal size and shape of the electrode in all cases had a branched pattern. The selection of the optimal stimulation site was achieved without moving the electrode. The size and shape were reproducible in the same subject from session to session, yet were different from subject to subject. The optimal electrode size and shape changed when subjects pronated and supinated their forearm. The control box includes a program that can dynamically change the number and sites of the conductive fields; hence, it is feasible to use this during functional movements. Subjects learned how to determine the optimal electrode pattern; hence, these electrodes could be effective for home usage.

journal_name

Artif Organs

journal_title

Artificial organs

authors

Popović-Bijelić A,Bijelić G,Jorgovanović N,Bojanić D,Popović MB,Popović DB

doi

10.1111/j.1525-1594.2005.29075.x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-06-01 00:00:00

pages

448-52

issue

eissn

0160-564X

issn

1525-1594

pii

AOR29075

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Multi-field surface electrode for selective electrical stimulation.