Main description:

Research and developments in neuroprostheses are providing scientists with the potential to greatly improve the lives of individuals who have lost some function. Neuroprostheses can help restore or substitute motor and sensory functions which may have been damaged as a result of injury or disease. However, these minute implantable sensors also provide scientists with challenges. This important new book provides readers with a comprehensive review of neuroprostheses. Chapters in part one are concerned with the fundamentals of these devices. Part two looks at neuroprostheses for restoring sensory function whilst part three addresses neuroprostheses for restoring motor function. The final set of chapters discusses significant considerations concerning these sensors.

Contents:

Part 1 Fundamentals and technologies of neuroprostheses 1 Introduction and fundamental requirements of neuroprostheses 2 Physiological principles of electrical stimulation 3 Principles of command and control for neuroprostheses 4 Design of electrodes for stimulation and recording Part 2 Neuroprostheses for restoring sensory and autonomic functions 5 Neuroprostheses for restoring hearing loss 6 Neuroprostheses for somatosensory function 7 Vestibular neuroprostheses 8 Neuroprosthesis for controlling epilepsy Part 3 Neuroprostheses for restoring motor functions 9 Neuroprostheses for hand grasp and reach in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) 10 Neuroprostheses for trunk stability, standing and walking in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) 11 Implantable neurostimulator for gut function 12 Neuroprostheses to restore or improve tissue health: Insights from prevention of deep pressure ulcers 13 Gait control in Stroke 14 Functional electrical stimulation for upper limb function after stroke 15 Neuroprostheses for spasticity control 16 Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Parkinson's Disease 17 Neuromodulation for continence Part 4 Challenges to clinical deployment of neuroprostheses 18 Global market for implanted neuroprostheses 19 Consumer Acceptance of Implantable Neuroprostheses 20 Ethical considerations of neuroprostheses