An intrafascicular electrode for recording of action potentials in peripheral nerves Article

Malagodi, MS, Horch, KW, Schoenberg, AA. (1989). An intrafascicular electrode for recording of action potentials in peripheral nerves . ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 17(4), 397-410. 10.1007/BF02368058

cited authors

  • Malagodi, MS; Horch, KW; Schoenberg, AA

authors

abstract

  • We are developing a new type of bipolar recording electrode intended for implantation within individual fascicles of mammalian peripheral nerves. In the experiments reported here we used electrodes fabricated from 25 μm diameter Pt wire, 50 μm 90% Pt-10% Ir wire and 7 μm carbon fibers. The electrodes were implanted in the sciatic nerves of rats and in the ulnar nerves of cats. The signal-to-noise ratio of recorded activity induced by nonnoxious mechanical stimulation of the skin and joints was studied as a function of the type of electrode material used, the amount of insulation removed from the recording zone, and the longitudinal separation of the recording zones of bipolar electrode pairs. Both acute and short term (two day) chronic experiments were performed. The results indicate that a bipolar electrode made from Teflon™-insulated, 25 μm diameter, 90% Pt-10% Ir wire, having a 1-2 mm long recording zone, can be used for recording of peripheral nerve activity when implanted with one wire inside the fascicle and the other lead level with the first lead, but outside the fascicle. No insulating cuff needs to be placed around the nerve trunk. © 1989 Maxwell Pergamon Macmillan plc.

publication date

  • July 1, 1989

published in

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start page

  • 397

end page

  • 410

volume

  • 17

issue

  • 4