Finger somatotopy is preserved after tetraplegia but deteriorates over time
Sanne Kikkert, Dario Pfyffer, Michaela Verling, Patrick Freund, Nicole Wenderoth
This study shows that somatosensory representations of paralyzed hands are preserved in SCI patients but deteriorate over time, suggesting potential for neuroprosthetic use despite sensory and motor loss.
eLife · Oct 19, 2021Peer-reviewedNeuroscience