1
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 electrode array connected to a pulse generator targets electrical pulses to the part of the spinal cord that controls
the leg muscles
Pulse generator
Spinal cord injury
Electrode
array
Watch
responds to voice commands
3
Patient can contol leg movements via a watch that responds to voice commands. This switches the electrical stimulation on and off using wireless technology
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 electrode array connected to a pulse generator sends electrical pulses to the part of the spinal cord that controls leg muscles
Pulse generator
Spinal cord injury
Electrode
array
Watch
responds to voice commands
3
Patient can contol leg movements via a watch that responds to voice commands. This switches the electrical stimulation on and off using wireless technology