Device and method for electrically stimulating at least one nerve

Abstract

A device for electrically stimulating at least one nerve. The device comprises a bendable substrate configured to be arranged at least partially surrounding the nerve so as to define an inner surface of the substrate that faces an outer surface of the nerve. At least two electrodes, whereby at least one of the electrodes is a surface electrode and at least one of the electrodes is an intraneural electrode, each being arranged on the inner surface of the substrate. At least one surface electrode is configured to establish an electric connection with a part of the nerve on the outer surface of the nerve. At least one intraneural electrode is configured to penetrate the outer surface of the nerve to establish an electric connection with a part of the nerve within the nerve. A method for electrically stimulating at least one nerve is also provided.

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