Spinal cord implant helps people walk again

27 September 2018 by catherine-burrows

Healthcare

The Guardian reports that a small group of paraplegic patients have once again been able to take steps after researchers implanted a device to electrically stimulate their spinal cords. Two separate teams of scientists have revealed for the first time that the technique, together with physical training, has allowed three out of the five people treated to walk again after losing all voluntary movement below the site of an injury.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/24/revolutionary-spinal-cord-implant-helps-paralysed-patients-walk-again?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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IdeaSpies @ 2018.09.26 7:14 AM
What a wonderful new development that will offer hope to many! Thanks for sharing Catherine.

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