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‘Incredible’ Swiss spinal implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk again

Posted in biotech/medical, innovation

The device shows promise in a 62-year-old advanced-stage Parkinson’s patient.

In a major medical development, a man battling Parkinson’s disease has defied the odds and regained the ability to walk, thanks to a pioneering implanted device in his spinal cord.

The remarkable breakthrough promises new hope for countless individuals worldwide who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease and its associated debilitating walking difficulties.