Revolutionary Spinal Device Alleviates Parkinson's Disease Freezing Gait
A spinal cord neuroprosthesis, which delivers electrical stimulation to nerve cells in the spine, has shown promising results in reducing gait freezing in a man with Parkinson's disease. The device, developed by scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, targets the nerve cells responsible for controlling leg movements and has led to significant improvements in the patient's ability to walk. The technology, which combines electrical stimulation with deep brain stimulation, may offer a new therapeutic approach for individuals with Parkinson's disease experiencing gait problems. Further research is needed to test the technique in more patients.