Transverse, Intrafascicular Multichannel Electrode system for induction of sensation and treatment of phantom limb pain in amputees
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
TIME (224012)
Area
Information & communication technologies
Description
Amputation of a limb is a surgical intervention used as a last resort to remove irreparably damaged, diseased, or congenitally malformed limbs where retention of the limb is a threat to the well-being of the individual. The procedure traumatically alters the body image, but often leaves sensations that refer to the missing body part, the phantom limb. In 50-80% of cases, these sensations are painful and currently, there are no effective treatment modalities.
Participating Countries
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United States.
Name of US Partner
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Contact
AALBORG UNIVERSITET