OCTOBER 17, 2018

Novel Nerve Stimulation Technique Reduces Pain, Preserving Sensory and Motor Functions


NEW YORK—New research revealed that intrafascicular peripheral nerve stimulation with high-electrode-count interfaces can reduce pain sensitivity while preserving sensory and motor functions of the implanted nerve.

Results from a case study showed that kilohertz-frequency alternating current (KHFAC) stimulation with microelectrode array implants selectively blocked pain in a patient’s fingers while otherwise allowing normal information transfer through the nerve.

“By using novel