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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 BRIAN ORUTA

Health07 November 2023 - 09:00
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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. 

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

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