Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 2016
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface for Prostheses Control: Electrode Comparison.
This study compared epimysial patch electrodes with intramuscular hook electrodes using monopolar and bipolar recording configurations. The purpose was to determine which strategy transduced muscle signals with better fidelity for control of myoelectric prostheses. ⋯ Epimysial patch electrodes outperform intramuscular hook electrodes during chronic skeletal muscle implantation.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 2016
Anastomosis Lapse Index (ALI): A Validated End Product Assessment Tool for Simulation Microsurgery Training.
Over the last decade, simulation has become a principal training method in microsurgery. With an increasing move toward the use of nonliving models, there is a need to develop methods for assessment of microvascular anastomosis skill acquisition substituting traditional patency rate. The authors present and validate a novel method of microvascular anastomosis assessment tool for formative and summative skills competency assessment. ⋯ Evaluation of anastomosis structural patency and quality in nonliving models is possible. The proposed error list showed construct and predictive validity. The anastomosis lapse index can serve as a formative and summative assessment tool during microvascular training.