Abstract:
:In this paper a self-opening intrafascicular neural interface (SELINE) has been modeled using both a theoretical approach and a Finite Element (FE) analysis. This innovative self opening interface has several potential advantages such as: higher selectivity due to its three-dimensional structure and efficient anchorage system. Mechanical, structural and micro-technological issues have been considered to obtain an effective design of the electrode, as a feasibility study of the self-opening approach. A simple framework has been provided to model the insertion and partial retraction into peripheral nerves, resulting in the opening of wings. This integrated approach results in a rational procedure to optimize kinematics, geometry, and structural properties of peripheral interfaces. The design and feasibility study carried out in this work can potentially assure a correct behavior and dimensioning of the neural interface: in this way anomalous breakage should be avoided while mechanical and geometrical biocompatibility should increase.
journal_name
Med Eng Physjournal_title
Medical engineering & physicsauthors
Cutrone A,Sergi PN,Bossi S,Micera Sdoi
10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.06.001subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2011-12-01 00:00:00pages
1254-61issue
10eissn
1350-4533issn
1873-4030pii
S1350-4533(11)00129-9journal_volume
33pub_type
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