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@inproceedings{Rapeaux:2015:10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319125,
author = {Rapeaux, A and Nikolic, K and Williams, I and Eftekhar, A and Constandinou, TG},
doi = {10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319125},
pages = {3411--3414},
title = {Fiber size-selective stimulation using action potential filtering for a peripheral nerve interface: A simulation study},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319125},
year = {2015}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - Functional electrical stimulation is a powerfultool for restoration of function after nerve injury. Howeverselectivity of stimulation remains an issue. This paper presentsan alternative stimulation technique to obtain fiber size-selectivestimulation of nerves using FDA-approved electrode implants.The technique was simulated for the ventral roots ofXenopus Laevis, motivated by an application in bladder control. Thetechnique relies on applying a high frequency alternatingcurrent to filter out action potentials in larger fibers, resultingin selective stimulation of the smaller fibers. Results predict thatthe technique can distinguish fibers with only a 2 µm differencein diameter (for nerves not exceeding 2 mm in diameter). Thestudy investigates the behaviour of electrically blocked nervesin detail. Model imperfections and simplifications yielded someartefacts in the results, as well as unexpected nerve behaviourwhich is tentatively explained.
AU - Rapeaux,A
AU - Nikolic,K
AU - Williams,I
AU - Eftekhar,A
AU - Constandinou,TG
DO - 10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319125
EP - 3414
PY - 2015///
SP - 3411
TI - Fiber size-selective stimulation using action potential filtering for a peripheral nerve interface: A simulation study
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319125
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/25675
ER -
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