Clinical neuroprosthetics: Today and tomorrow

Morgan B. Lee, Daniel R. Kramer, Terrance Peng, Michael F. Barbaro, Charles Y. Liu, Spencer Kellis, Brian Lee

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Abstract

Implantable neurostimulation devices provide a direct therapeutic link to the nervous system and can be considered brain-computer interfaces (BCI). Under this definition, BCI are not simply science fiction, they are part of existing neurosurgical practice. Clinical BCI are standard of care for historically difficult to treat neurological disorders. These systems target the central and peripheral nervous system and include Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Responsive Neurostimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Recent advances in clinical BCI have focused on creating “closed-loop” systems. These systems rely on biomarker feedback and promise individualized therapy with optimal stimulation delivery and minimal side effects. Success of clinical BCI has paralleled research efforts to create BCI that restore upper extremity motor and sensory function to patients. Efforts to develop closed loop motor/sensory BCI is linked to the successes of today's clinical BCI.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)13-19
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Clinical Neuroscience
Volume68
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Physiology (medical)

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