Revolutionary Spinal Implant Restores Parkinson's Patient's Mobility

A Frenchman with advanced-stage Parkinson's Disease has regained the ability to walk unaided for miles after receiving a new spinal implant developed through a collaboration between the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Lausanne University Hospital. The implant, which stimulates the legs to move, has restored significant motor functions to the patient and is seen as a major breakthrough in treating Parkinson's Disease and spinal cord injuries. The technology still requires further development and testing, but it holds promise for improving mobility and quality of life for patients in the future.