Sure, it is a far cry from actually getting up to walk, but at least being able to move one’s legs and feet after being told that it would be an impossible thing to happen is a great way to build one’s confidence. It is hoped that this success will be the stepping stone to other major advancements in such an area of medical development, where such a new treatment option could help many of the 6 million paralyzed Americans, with 1.3 million of those suffering from spinal cord injuries.
The RestoreAdvanced stimulator is the device that these patients can thank if they were to regain some semblance of movement after being implanted at their spine, where it is manufactured by Medtronic and mainly used for pain control. Epidural stimulation looks to be the way to go, and hopefully it will be affordable enough for the masses.