T. R. Clites, M. J. Carty, S. S. Srinivasan, S. G. Talbot, R. Branemark, H. M. Herr, A caprine model of the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface as implemented at the above- and below-knee amputation levels.: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019
Publication
A caprine model of the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface as implemented at the above- and below-knee amputation levels.
Abstract
Background: Traditional approaches to amputation are not capable of reproducing the dynamic muscle relationships that are essential for proprioceptive sensation and joint control. In this study, the authors present two caprine models of the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI), a surgical approach designed to improve bidirectional neural control of a bionic limb. The key advancement of the AMI is the surgical coaptation of natively innervated agonist-antagonist muscle pairs within the residual limb.