• Wireko Andrew Awuah, Arjun Ahluwalia, Kwadwo Darko, Vivek Sanker, Joecelyn Kirani Tan, Pearl Ohenewaa Tenkorang, Adam Ben-Jaafar, Sruthi Ranganathan, Nicholas Aderinto, Aashna Mehta, Muhammad Hamza Shah, Kevin Lee Boon Chun, Toufik Abdul-Rahman, and Oday Atallah.
• Faculty of Medicine, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine.
• World Neurosurg. 2024 Sep 1; 189: 138153138-153.

AbstractBrain-computer interfaces (BCIs), a remarkable technological advancement in neurology and neurosurgery, mark a significant leap since the inception of electroencephalography in 1924. These interfaces effectively convert central nervous system signals into commands for external devices, offering revolutionary benefits to patients with severe communication and motor impairments due to a myriad of neurological conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. BCIs enable these individuals to communicate and interact with their environment, using their brain signals to operate interfaces for communication and environmental control. This technology is especially crucial for those completely locked in, providing a communication lifeline where other methods fall short. The advantages of BCIs are profound, offering autonomy and an improved quality of life for patients with severe disabilities. They allow for direct interaction with various devices and prostheses, bypassing damaged or nonfunctional neural pathways. However, challenges persist, including the complexity of accurately interpreting brain signals, the need for individual calibration, and ensuring reliable, long-term use. Additionally, ethical considerations arise regarding autonomy, consent, and the potential for dependence on technology. Despite these challenges, BCIs represent a transformative development in neurotechnology, promising enhanced patient outcomes and a deeper understanding of brain-machine interfaces.Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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