CNN reports that monkeys were able to move their lower extremities after using two wireless implants. This is a new form of treatment that can possibly restore movement for those affected with paraplegia. Its potential is quite promising based on the results of the study.
Scientists at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) helped the two paralyzed rhesus macaques by restoring their ability to move their lower limbs after just two weeks.
Paralyzed Monkeys Regain Control Of Their Legs After Brain Implants
Researchers at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland were able to restore movement in the legs of two paralyzed rhesus macaques within two weeks of them being injured; one regained mobility after just six days. Read more…
Rae Bichell talked to neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch about the process of implanting the wireless transmitter to the brain of a rhesus macaque. The neurosurgeon explained that the monkey’s spinal cord was partially cut.
Even if the condition of the brain and the lower limbs were alright, these two aren’t able to communicate with each other because the connection was impaired. It indicates that it hindered the monkey’s skill to walk.
Monkeys Regain Control Of Paralyzed Legs With Help Of An Implant
A few months ago, neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch emerged from a 10-hour surgery that she hadn’t done before. Read more…
Ian Sample from The Guardian discusses this recent breakthrough. It is highly possible to develop this technology for human therapy. It raises the prospect of treating people who are affected with serious spinal injuries.
The scientists want to help patients who have lost their abilities to use their lower limbs through the use of signals and electrodes that will enable leg muscle activity.
Brain Implant Allows Partially Paralysed Monkeys To Walk Again
Partially-paralysed monkeys have learned to walk again with a brain implant that uses wireless signals to bypass broken nerves in the spinal cord and reanimate the useless limbs. Read more…
Rehabilitation centers can benefit from this kind of technology. It can further improve people’s recovery and it can even be included in procedures involving spinal conditions. The goal is to produce lasting and sustainable results.
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