Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients - eviltoast
The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.
  • Dasus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Idk what brain region it was in, but I once drove a guy who had some sort of brain stimulation for Parkinson’s. Had this match-box sized box of batteries for it in his chest. (Batteries were shit like 15 years ago.) He was hyped about it, and I’m sure whatever he had was pretty rudimentary by today’s standards.

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    2 days ago

    Once the electrode was in place and we performed the stimulation, the first patient immediately said, ‘I feel my legs.’

    Even if the return of mobility is very minor, I would think the ability for a paralyzed persons to sense their immobile limbs would be a huge win for health.