P30: Microscale Electrode Implantation during Nerve Repair: Effects on Recovery of Muscle Contractile Function, Nerve Conduction, and Nerve Morphology

摘要

Our purpose is to develop a flexible, multi-contact implant to promote and enhance long-term stable peripheral nerve stimulation. Micro scale implantable probe systems known as Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) contain multi-channel actuators, sensors, and electronics on a silicon probe. We tested the null hypothesis that implantation of MEMS probes do not have a detrimental effect on peripheral nerve function.