Author/Editor		Rozman, J; Tekavčič, I; Maček, S; Žerovnik, S; Pretnar, E
Title		Implantable stimulator for selective stimulation of the common peroneal nerve
Type		članek
Source		In: 10th ISBE'94. Zagreb,
Publication year		1994
Volume		str. 46-9
Language		eng
Abstract		In this paper we present the modelling and design of an implantable system with a monopolar half-cuff electrode for selective stimulation of superficial regions of the human common peroneal nerve thus making a selective activation of muscles contributing to strong dorsal flexion and moderate eversion of the hemiplegic foot. The development of the electrode was based partly on the data obtained by a histological examination of human comman peroneal nerves and on models of excitation of myelinated nerve fibres. The modelling objectives were to determine the electric field that would be generated within the deep peroneal branch of the nerve by the half-cuff electrode. Moreover, the extend of initial excitation of the fibres within the superficial region of the deep peroneal branch was predicted.
Descriptors		ELECTRODES, IMPLANTED PERONEAL NERVE HEMIPLEGIA ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY MODELS, BIOLOGICAL