Whole sensory nerve recordings with spiral nerve cuff electrode

We have used a self-curling nerve cuff electrode to record sensory information from a cutaneous nerve. This type of cuffs has previously been used only for stimulation, but its mechanical properties could make it very suitable for recording also, since it can be fitted closer to the nerve than traditional cuffs without compromising the nerve. In this study we show that it is possible to record neural signals with at least the same quality as traditional cuffs.