We provide useful information for surgeons who are learning the process of implanting chronic neural recording electrodes. Techniques for both penetrating and surface electrode systems are described in a rodent animal model.
Gage, G. J., Stoetzner, C. R., Richner, T., Brodnick, S. K., Williams, J. C., Kipke, D. R. Surgical Implantation of Chronic Neural Electrodes for Recording Single Unit Activity and Electrocorticographic Signals. J. Vis. Exp. (60), e3565, doi:10.3791/3565 (2012).