After complete or partial paralysis due to stroke or spinal cord injury, electrical nerve
stimulation can be used to artificially generate functional muscle contractions. This …

This systematic review summarizes published studies on the effect of cranial nerve
stimulation (CNS) on swallowing and determines the level of evidence of the included …

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is responsible for normal vocal‐fold (VF) movement,
and is at risk for iatrogenic injury during anterior neck surgical procedures in human …

Objective. Laryngeal elevation protects the airway and assists opening of the esophagus
during swallowing. The GH, thyrohyoid, and MH muscles provide a majority of this elevatory …

Purpose: Medialization procedures for unilateral vocal fold (VF) paralysis generally improve
voice but do not fully replace dynamic VF adduction. Paralyzed VFs typically experience …

We describe a novel device and method for real-time measurement of lingual–palatal
pressure and automatic identification of the oral transfer phase of deglutition. Clinical …

Surgery involves the repair, resection, replacement, or improvement of body parts and
functions and in numerous ways, surgery should be considered human engineering. There …

The sections of this chapter build from basic principles of neural activation of peripheral
nerves to descriptions of the effects of various stimulation energies. The first section …

The neuroanatomy of voice and speech is complex. An intricate neural network is
responsible for ensuring the main functions of the larynx: airway protection, cough and …

Peripheral nerve cuff electrodes (NCEs) have been deployed in neuroprostheses restoring
or modulating motor, sensory, and autonomic functions. They address myriad pathologies …