Paralysis

2024

Deep brain stimulation gives paralysed patient back ability to walk for the first time

In early December 2024, successful results of a new type of intervention were published, in which deep brain stimulation allowed a paralyzed patient to walk again. The treatment contributed to a reorganization of "residual nerve fibers" that persist after injury, the researchers said. Read more here.

Dozens of people suffering from paralysis were able to regain control of their hands and hands with a new device

In mid-June 2024, the results of a clinical trial of a new noninvasive Onward device for patients with arm paralysis were presented. During the tests, more than 40 people with paralysis were able to regain partial control over their hands and hands. The device, developed by Swiss medical technology firm Onward, supplies electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin of paralyzed patients near the site of spinal cord injury. Read more here.

Oral implant for controlling computers and smartphones using language entered the market

In mid-June 2024, Augmental, a subsidiary of MIT Media Lab, introduced the MouthPad mouth implant for controlling computers and smartphones using the language. Augmental's new product was created for paralysed people and has already been trialled by 40 early access customers. Read more here.