The Agonist-Antagonist Myoneural Interface.

Hand Clin · Aug 2021 · Review

Carty MJ, Herr HM

Center for Extreme Bionics, MIT Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONDescribes the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface, a novel surgical technique to improve prosthetic control, proprioception, and prevent limb atrophy after amputation.
Abstract, as published

The agonist-antagonist myoneural interface is a novel surgical construct and neural interfacing approach designed to augment volitional control of adapted prostheses, preserve proprioception, and prevent limb atrophy in the setting of limb amputation.

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