Abstract
A microprocessor controlled device (MeCFES) was used for the investigation of the possibility of restoring hand function in C5 tetraplegics with paralysis of the hand. To date, 3 tetraplegics have been testing the system. The myoelectric signals from wrist extension were recorded and used as control signals for functional electrical stimulation (FES) of thumb adduction/flexion. The results have shown that the device can improve the hand function of tetraplegics. In this part of the work, a hand function test was designed and used to assess the results.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 470-473 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Artificial Organs |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Functional electrical stimulation
- Hand function
- Myoelectric control
- Wrist extension
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics