Title :
Mapping surface EMG activation patterns with neuromuscular disorders by an implanted multi-channel electrode array
Author :
Mak, Joseph NF ; Hu, Yong ; Luk, Keith Dk
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Univ. of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Abstract :
This preliminary study aims to testify the utility of a new surface EMG measurement technique using an implanted multi-channel electrode array, in characterization of different neuromuscular pathologies in animal models. Obvious difference in muscle activation patterns were found in surface EMG topographies of different conditions of neuromuscular systems. Further research is needed to explain the relationship between the surface EMG topographical changes and the underlying pathological status.
Keywords :
biomedical electrodes; diseases; electromyography; neuromuscular stimulation; animal model; electromyography; implanted multichannel electrode array; muscle activation patterns; neuromuscular disorders electrode; neuromuscular pathologies; surface EMG activation patterns; Animals; Electrodes; Electromyography; Fascia; Muscles; Needles; Neuromuscular; Pathology; Skin; Surface topography;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology and Applications in Biomedicine, 2008. ITAB 2008. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shenzhen
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2254-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2255-5
DOI :
10.1109/ITAB.2008.4570628
