Frenchman with PD has walking ability restored by spinal implant

[WinnieThePoo]

theguardian.com/society/202...

[CuriousMe12]

Yes. Good news. An extract from the study:We then implanted the neuroprosthesis in a 62-year-old male with a 30-year history of PD who presented with severe gait impairments and frequent falls that were medically refractory to currently available therapies. We found that the neuroprosthesis interacted synergistically with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus and dopaminergic replacement therapies to alleviate asymmetry and promote longer steps, improve balance and reduce freezing of gait.

[LindaP50]

Thanks for the info. Interesting.