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WATCH: Spinal implant allows Parkinson's patient to walk again

The man was severely disabled by the disease.

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by OOVVUU

News07 November 2023 - 11:45
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In Summary


• A man severely disabled by Parkinson's disease is able to walk almost normally again thanks to electrodes implanted in his spinal cord. 

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The medical first was achieved by Swiss researchers who had previously pioneered similar breakthroughs to help paraplegic people walk again.

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