Eric Z Herring, Emily L Graczyk, William D Memberg, Robert Adams, Gaudalupe Fernandez Baca-Vaca, Brianna C Hutchison, John T Krall, Benjamin J Alexander, Emily C Conlan, Kenya E Alfaro, Preethisiri Bhat, Aaron B Ketting-Olivier, Chase A Haddix, Dawn M Taylor, Dustin J Tyler, Jennifer A Sweet, Robert F Kirsch, A Bolu Ajiboye, Jonathan P Miller
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Paralysis after spinal cord injury involves damage to pathways that connect neurons in the brain to peripheral nerves in the limbs. Re-establishing this communication using neural interfaces has the potential to bridge the gap and restore upper extremity function to people with high tetraplegia. We report a novel approach for restoring upper extremity function using selective peripheral nerve stimulation controlled by intracortical microelectrode recordings from sensorimotor networks, along with restoration of tactile sensation of the hand using intracortical microstimulation...
November 20, 2023: Neurosurgery