Title :
Non-invasive estimate of the number of fast myelinated fibers in peripheral nerves
Author :
Pollak, V.A. ; Ferbert, A.
fDate :
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
Abstract :
The purpose of the method described in this paper is determination of an estimate for the number of fibers in a peripheral nerve, which have conduction velo- cities within a given range without the need for a biopsy. Its use is restricted to the relatively strong myelinated fibers, which can be electrically stimulated. It is applicable mainly to sensory nerves; for mixed nerves it can be used only if interference by concurrently excited myopotentials can be kept low.
Keywords :
bioelectric potentials; neurophysiology; biopsy; concurrently excited myopotentials; conduction velocities; fast myelinated fibers; noninvasive estimate; peripheral nerves; Cities and towns;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5761874
