Method and apparatus for mammalian nerve regeneration

Details Method and apparatus for mammalian nerve regeneration Method and apparatus for mammalian nerve regeneration

1986-09-09

1988-10-04

Cohen, Lee S.

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128419R, A61N 105, A61N 118

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to method and apparatus for in vivo mammalian nerve regeneration of a damaged nerve using an electric current through the damaged nerve while the nerve ends are abutted against one another, sutured together or spaced apart from each other. The apparatus is implantable in a human body so that the electric current can be maintained for an extended period of time to produce regeneration of the damaged nerve.

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