An FNS-based system for generating upper limb function in the C4 quadriplegic

R. H. Nathan

doi:10.1007/BF02441635

An FNS-based system for generating upper limb function in the C4 quadriplegic

R. H. Nathan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

A system is presented for generation of upper limb function in the totally paralysed arms of high level spinal cord lesion subjects. The stimulation part of the system is voice operated, computer controlled, and uses high-resolution surface stimulation to generate arm and hand movements. Splinting, suspension, and voluntary upper trunk and shoulder girdle movements complement the stimulationgenerated movements. Eating, drinking and writing have been achieved by two C4 quadriplegics using the system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	549-556
Number of pages	8
Journal	Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing
Volume	27
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02441635
State	Published - 1 Nov 1989

Keywords

Electrical stimulation
Quadriplegic
Rehabilitation
Upper limb

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Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science Applications

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