{"product_id":"neural-prostheses-robert-j-maciunas-9781879284739","title":"Neural Prostheses: Reversing the Vector of Surgery","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeural prostheses have been used for centuries as structural replacements, in particular for injuries to the cranium. And today, neural prostheses are designed to restore a broad range of nervous system functions previously lost due to trauma or disease. While their complexity may vary from nerve conduits to prosthetic brain implants, neural devices have improved the lives of patients and broadened the scope of disabilities that can be treated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeural Prostheses\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive book to look at the history and recent, state-of-the-art developments of neural prostheses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Maciunas has gathered the country's leading experts in structural and functional protheses development to provide a look at the history, current use and the future of prostheses in the areas of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinal instrumentation as implanted neural prostheses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranial reconstruction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngioplasty and stenting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of indwelling of radioisotopes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemodes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-release polymers for chemotherapy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell transplantation for movement disorders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGene therapy for the treatment of CNS disease \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroelectrode prostheses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCochlear implants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Maciunas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1879284731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781879284739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.10d","brand":"Robert J. Maciunas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48448010682623,"sku":"9781879284739","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9e1c7f79-b8e7-4e2c-85c6-93cd7449328e.jpg?v=1777236294","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/neural-prostheses-robert-j-maciunas-9781879284739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}