Description
Book SynopsisNeuroprosthetics is an area of intense scientific and clinical interest and rapid progress. Since the introduction of the cardiac pacemaker in 1932, we have seen developments that include cochlear prostheses, techniques for bladder and bowel control, deep brain stimulation, and restoration of mobility and respiration to paralyzed individuals.The chapters in this book have been contributed by authors who are recognized internationally in their fields. The result is a comprehensive and up-to-date review that will be invaluable to graduate students, clinicians and researchers in neuroprosthetics. It is broadly divided into three sections: Section 1 provides a core of knowledge that forms a foundation for the rest of the book, and covers the basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, biomaterials and biocompatibility, stimulation and recording techniques; Section 2 describes current clinical applications of neuroprosthetics; Section 3 looks at future developments in the field.
Table of ContentsNeuroanatomy and neurophysiology; extracellular stimulation and recording - theory and models; immunology; materials for nerve stimulation and recording; peripheral nerve and muscle - stimulation and recording electrodes and techniques; CNS stimulation and recording electrodes and techniques; existing FES systems and signal processing; future FES systems/devices/brain-computer interfaces; experimentation and device approval.
