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

The man was severely disabled by the disease.

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

by OOVVUU
Health
07 November 2023 - 12:00

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

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