Title :
Basic problems in development of FNS-aided crutch walking in the paraplegic individual
Author :
Marsolais, E.B. ; Kobetic, Rudi ; Chizeck, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Cleveland Veterans Adm. Med. Center, OH, USA
Abstract :
Paraplegic subjects have been fitted with percutaneous intramuscular electrodes and 48-channel muscle simulators. Preprogrammed stimulation patterns with automatic next-step triggering were used to control walking. Problems encountered include coordination of voluntary and paralyzed muscle, high metabolic energy costs and poor hip/trunk stability.<>
Keywords :
biomechanics; muscle; patient treatment; automatic next-step triggering; crutch walking; functional neuromuscular stimulation; hip/trunk stability; metabolic energy costs; muscle coordination; paraplegic individual; percutaneous intramuscular electrodes; preprogrammed stimulation patterns;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.94705
