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Some small signals from the brain – though not enough to generate voluntary movement – can cross the site of the spinal cord injury
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An implanted device uses electrical stimulation to excite the spinal cord – making it more alert to these small signals from the brain
Spinal cord injury
Power pack in abdomen wall
Array of 16 electrodes in lower back
1
Some small signals from the brain – though not enough to generate voluntary movement – can cross the site of the spinal cord injury
2
An implanted device uses electrical stimulation to excite the spinal cord – making it more alert to these small signals from the brain
Spinal cord injury
Power pack in abdomen wall
Array of 16 electrodes in lower back