Abstract
In this paper we present the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation on myelinated dorsal column nerve fibers. An important feature of these fibers is the presence of collaterals perpendicular to the main fibers. In order to investigate the behavior of these fibers in spinal cord stimulation, we first calulated the potential field in the spinal cord, using a realistic volume conductor model. Second, this field was applied to an electrical network model of the fibers. It is concluded that both excitation threshold and blocking threshold of dorsal column nerve fibers are decreased by 30-503, compared to thresholds of simple straight fibers.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 1991 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 908-909 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780780302167 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 1991 |
Event | 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1991 - Orlando, United States Duration: 31 Oct 1991 → 3 Nov 1991 Conference number: 13 |
Conference
Conference | 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1991 |
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Abbreviated title | EMBC |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Orlando |
Period | 31/10/91 → 3/11/91 |