Mechanical suppression of essential tremor
Mechanical suppression of essential tremor
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DOI：
10.1080/14734220601103037
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发表时间：
2007-01-01
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影响因子：
3.5
通讯作者：
Belda, Juan Manuel
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作者：
Rocon, Eduardo;Manto, Mario;Belda, Juan Manuel
本文介绍了一种新的治疗原发性震颤。一种可穿戴的矫形器，其可以适应于上肢的每个关节的每个配置，能够在上肢的连续节段之间施加有效的动态力并改变其生物力学特性。矫形器由具有专用软件应用程序的计算机控制，该专用软件应用程序区分真实的时间震颤和随意运动。可穿戴矫形器能够通过芯片陀螺仪检测关节旋转的位置、速率和加速度。这项技术在6名患有特发性震颤的患者中进行了评估。该技术是非侵入性的，是药物和深部脑刺激的替代方案。
This paper describes a new treatment for essential tremor. A wearable orthosis, which can be adapted to each configuration of each joint of the upper limb, is able to apply effective dynamic force between consecutive segments of the upper limb and change its biomechanical characteristics. The orthosis is controlled by a computer with a dedicated software application that distinguishes between real time tremor and voluntary movement. The wearable orthosis is able to detect position, rate and acceleration of rotation of the joint by means of a chip gyroscope. This technology was evaluated in six patients suffering from essential tremor. The technique is non invasive and represents an alternative to medication and deep brain stimulation.