Impedance characterization of bipolar implantable nerve cuffs for neuroscience applications

Nerve cuff electrodes can be used in neuroprosthetic applications, treatment of chronic pain, acquiring sensory feedback, and recording electroneurograms. The nerve cuffs are not dependent on the muscle length and limb position compared to the surface and muscle electrodes; they are fixed around the nerve which reduces the relative movement caused by muscle contraction. In addition, it can reduce the required magnitude to stimulate nerves [1].