Nerve Regeneration Summary Project.
Abstract
The nerve action potential monitoring concept was tested in the laboratory during in vitro and in vivo experiments using sciatic nerves of frogs and rabbits. Electrode designs were developed which involved piercing of the nerve sheaths thereby making reliable nerve contacts. Methods of electrically insulating electrodes and lead wires were developed which reduced muscle action potential interference. A series of nerve action potential experiments, electrical insulation tests and electrode attachment tests were performed in the laboratory verifying the designs and concepts which are to be tried by the neurosurgeon in NAP monitoring of peripheral nerve regeneration. Over thirty-five electrically insulated stimulating and sensing electrodes were fabricated. Special electrode attachment jigs for nerves were also fabricated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA008569
Entities
People
- D. J. Connelly
- H. F. Poppendiek