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medical-technology2 years ago

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.

via Good News Network|
#medical-technology#mobility#motor-functions
health2 years ago

Revolutionary Spinal Implant Enables Parkinson's Patient to Walk 6km

A patient with advanced Parkinson's disease has experienced significant improvements in mobility after receiving a spinal implant. The implant aims to restore normal signaling to leg muscles from the spine, allowing the patient to walk more normally and regain independence. While the technology is yet to be tested in a full clinical trial, the Swiss team behind the implant believes it could offer a new approach to treating movement deficits in Parkinson's patients. The implant targets the spinal area responsible for activating leg muscles during walking, correcting abnormal signals sent from the brain. Further testing and development are needed before widespread use.

via The Guardian|
#clinical-trial#health#mobility
health2 years ago

Revolutionary Spinal Implant Restores Mobility for Parkinson's Patients

A man with Parkinson's disease, who had difficulty walking and was confined to his home, has regained his mobility thanks to a spinal implant. The device stimulates his leg muscles with electrical impulses, allowing him to climb stairs, go shopping, and walk independently for almost four miles. The implant works by stimulating weakened sensory fibers in the legs, bypassing the region of the brain affected by Parkinson's. While the treatment is still in the early stages of development, researchers are hopeful that it could provide a new therapy for mobility problems in Parkinson's patients. Further testing will be conducted in the next 18 months.

via Insider|
#health#mobility#neuroprosthesis