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Implant implanted in the spinal cord, allowed to cope with paralysis
Swiss scientists have managed to develop a spinal cord implant that can help paralyzed people move. The operation has already been performed on several patients.
The technology is based on the use of electrical impulses. The implant sends signals that mimic the activity of the brain in relation to the limbs of a person. The launch procedure is carried out by a special portable computer that a paralyzed person can carry with him.
By itself, such an implant looks like a flexible electrode applied to the surface of the vertebrae. It transmits impulses to the nerves of the spinal cord that control different parts of the human body. Then the impulse is already moving towards the limbs, thereby causing them to move.
You can monitor the operation of the electrode using a special application installed on the tablet. The application gives a specific algorithm of action for walking, standing, moving the legs while cycling and swimming.
Swiss scientists managed to perform an operation to implant such an implant for the first time. At first it was one operation, the effect of which was visible 3-4 hours after the procedure. Proper functional load was obtained only after 4 months. But so far, a similar implant has already helped three patients with partial or complete paralysis.
The healing process is focused not only on the use of technology and the implantation of an implant. But also for successful rehabilitation with auxiliary equipment, which can be purchased on the OXO website in the section "Fashion, beauty and health".
The technology is based on the use of electrical impulses. The implant sends signals that mimic the activity of the brain in relation to the limbs of a person. The launch procedure is carried out by a special portable computer that a paralyzed person can carry with him.
By itself, such an implant looks like a flexible electrode applied to the surface of the vertebrae. It transmits impulses to the nerves of the spinal cord that control different parts of the human body. Then the impulse is already moving towards the limbs, thereby causing them to move.
You can monitor the operation of the electrode using a special application installed on the tablet. The application gives a specific algorithm of action for walking, standing, moving the legs while cycling and swimming.
Swiss scientists managed to perform an operation to implant such an implant for the first time. At first it was one operation, the effect of which was visible 3-4 hours after the procedure. Proper functional load was obtained only after 4 months. But so far, a similar implant has already helped three patients with partial or complete paralysis.
The healing process is focused not only on the use of technology and the implantation of an implant. But also for successful rehabilitation with auxiliary equipment, which can be purchased on the OXO website in the section "Fashion, beauty and health".