New implant offers promise for the paralyzed

[@epfl]

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[@Nur-7772]

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[@morganchan2465]

I almost cry watching this video. I am touched. Bravo, well done doctor, scientists and those very brave patients. Please, continue to improve the surgery and promote it worldwide.

[@ybmartini]

Thank you to all the innovators who are responsible for this achievement, you are heroes! I wish you luck in developing this technology for widespread use.

[@gr3ggo556]

This would be so cool if it could help me I have a tumor that was removed and did some damage to my spinal cord that messed with my nerves in my legs. Hope the US gets this soon. I would so love to try it. Good job 🙏🙏

[@leokorn1629]

Amazing step for humanity

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

What we REALLY need is spinal cord regeneration, but it is very good to have this as a bridging measure to help people who would otherwise have to wait many years (possibly more than their lifetime) for such treatment.

[@methulimkhize]

I'm no medical student or whatever but I'm just curious, do you think spinal cord regeneration Is actually possible?

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

@@methulimkhize The answer is a definite maybe. Some animal experiments with stem cells suggest that if we could lift the inhibition of neurronal growth in mature CNS tissue, we might be able to get it to work, but clearly we have a lot of work to do.

[@methulimkhize]

@@Lucius_Chiaraviglio oh ok that's interesting, oh and another question. How different is spinal cord regeneration to what this guy in the video has gone through?

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

@@methulimkhize From what I understand from this video and related articles, they have not caused neurons to regrow(*), but instead are using electrical stimulation to get the remaining neurons to respond. (*)I wonder if the electrical stimulation might actually cause a small amount of axon development? Not sure if our non-invasive imaging methods would have enough resolution to be able to see small amounts of regrowth. Obviously, that isn't what happens in the short term, since their partially restored movement ability is immediately dependent on the stimulation, but it could contribute to them getting better over time.

[@kishanthakar9560]

@@methulimkhize yes it is not a cure for spinal cord injuries but it can help many patients. Seems like you are interested in spinal cord research so I suggest you to search on KZbin "mend the gap" , "dancing molecules spinal cord" and neuralink

[@PatricioEscobarDH]

This is an amazing development, however, I think R&D should also be aimed at quadriplegics like me which struggle with independence every day. It is a lot more useful to be able to use our arms than to stand up. This would enable me to do basic things like scratching, dressing, moving my body on the bed, and even just being able to roll a wheelchair. After being in a high-level athlete all my life these last two years after my accident have been such a huge lesson, and one of the things I find regarding SCIs is that most of the development is focused on walking. I think for us quadriplegics arm' s movements should be prioritized. Thanks for what you're doing and please take this into account, I will be more than happy to help too!

[@PatricioEscobarDH]

@MaGayle Starks They have done an amazing job for sure. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about me as a person but at me I as a community. Losing independency because of a high SCI is one of the most difficult things a human can endure while being conscious. So your comparison is not fair. The difference between losing the ability to walk and losing the ability to do anything because you don’t have either leg or arm mobility is night and day. Nonetheless, the solution is very similar and if research is done also to help higher SCI’s then they might kill two birds with one stone. Also take into consideration we’re talking about the same injury, the “only difference” is the level, so if it works for walking it can also work for moving our hands/arms, and vice versa. Medically very similar, not like your comparison between testicles and breasts. In conclusion, I’m just making a recommendation from the vision one that not only can’t walk but neither move my arms and hands. 🙏

[@ChristopherStump]

As one with an incomplete C6 SCI, this gives me immense hope - not just for me but for others as well. Thank you all for your dedication.

[@zjick]

Proud of our universities and of new technologies 💪🏻

[@_PatrickO]

Sadly patents will likely be used to slow this down or reserve it only for people as rich as bezos. Universities always sell them off, despite public funds and tuition paying for it all.

[@bebbone81]

​@@_PatrickOGrégoire Courtine is co-founder of a startup called Onward, and despite filing several patent applications is still developing the technology for the benefit of patients only. Moreover, as this technology is developed jointly with CHUV as "clinical institution partner", the patients are simple persons approaching the hospital. However, a patients selection is carried out before any intervention, as not all patients are eligible at this stage of the technology; the selection is based on the severity of injury (complete/incomplete SCI), the location of the injury and the "age" of the injury. besides, note that the concerned universities have not sold any patents, but only licensed out, to keep control of the intellectual property and avoid patent trolling (for instance).

[@FrozenGameingHD]

keep pushing those limits! Thanks for the effort and the dedication!

[@CapAnson12345]

Science keeps marching on. This bit actually helps people.

[@franciscodelossantosarana6039]

Outstanding research, congrats & thanks for showing that science is the way!

[@denisern55]

I went to the website and no longer accepting volunteers. Typical to tease and unable to give something tangible

[@yxuokikalipe]

Faith in positive technical advances restored! Amazing work! Heroes of this century!!!

[@joshski85]

Does this restore partially or otherwise, bowel, bladder function etc? It seems like it would only work for those with T level injuries. It's great that we're starting to see real world progress and I don't mean to make light of this achievement I can imagine it has amazing positive outcomes on blood pressure, skeletal mass, skin care along with much more, but for me not walking isn't my major concern. It's resorting function to bowel, bladder, sexual function and fingers.

[@SirLancelotS]

So they still can't feel anything?

[@joshski85]

@@SirLancelotS I think that's the case. It fires locomotion but doesn't repair damaged axons. Again, I don't want to sound like it's not fantastic. It's an amazing leap forward one that many Drs said would never happen.

[@dukeofearl1765]

My father was recommended a surgery to repair something (i don't recall exactly what) in his back between his shoulder blades, over 20 years ago. Nothing came of it until 4 or 5 years later he had noticed losing feeling on the bottom half of his body. Then he had a bad fall and became complete paralyzed from the chest down. In the hospital, the doctors found that the old surgery had knicked the case around the cord and allowed slow spinal fluid build up causing the loss of feeling over time. But sadly the fall had caused it to rupture and permanently damage the cord. The doctors determined that the first surgery was not even needed and that it was the cause of the issue. We attempted to find the surgeon and possibly sue but their practice had closed their doors and he had fled the country shortly after my dad's surgery. So there was no way to be compensated He has been paralyzed for 15-16 years now, but has gained some mobility over time. And can get around with assistance from a walker. Regeneration of the cord would be amazing but this new procedure does sound promising indeed. Thank you for your amazing work

[@AA-vl1oh]

Dont stop working in this PLEASE ❤

[@seabard77]

Good job Swiss once again! (Hopefully Roger comes back in this year’s Wimbledon too)

[@AA-vl1oh]

Thank you for this science ❤

[@jleydeck]

You guys ROCK!!!!!!!! I love this...this will help me someday, I know it!

[@RicardoM90s]

increíble, me impactó ver este vídeo porque pienso en lo mucho que ayudaría a mi madre, saludos desde Venezuela

[@chaii_latte]

This is amazing! Its utterly life changing science. holy cow

[@LegendD112]

that guy looks like he's hiding a terrible secret, this is a confirmed resident evil moment

[@nachogonzalez5258]

Increible!! Vamos x más

[@ItsaFactTipsTricks]

Amazing technology. It remninds me of the movie Upgrade.

[@AnnaBarbaraGrotto]

È incredibile cosa si riesce a fare quando tecnologia e medicina si uniscono. Complimenti, è davvero commovente.

[@69wrc69]

ENG: This is a truly groundbreaking and wonderful invention by these outstanding scientists. I will add that if a special supporting exoskeleton was added to this implant, I believe that almost full functionality could be achieved. PL: To naprawdę przełomowy i wspaniały wynalazek tych wybitnych naukowców. Od siebie dodam że gdyby do tego implantu dołożyć specjalny egzoszkielet wspomagający to uważam że można osiągnąć niemal pełną sprawność.

[@lawyerexperienced1442]

Если это так и есть!!!! То браво и следователям этой гумманой технологии!!!!

[@andreask5054]

Great job! Nex task is - scallability at affordable price, so this tech doesn't stay reserverd only for wealthy individuals or countries.

[@javierjuarez4548]

I really want to walk again my back hurts so much. I am a C-4 C-5 I do have some word of sensation throughout my whole body. This would be great.

[@Devlyashov]

Одобрительный комментарий в поддержку канала

[@cca9837]

The thing is every decade something like this happens and 10 years later no one is using it. Something strange is happening

[@leathersosoft2798]

You're not wrong...

[@AA-vl1oh]

So great!

[@kooldudeya3245]

Let's get this fda approved already

[@spotafriend9212]

Bonjour C3-C4 ici, bravo!!

[@countrysidelover1417]

Can I use it too?😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@AA-vl1oh]

More please

[@SwiftHDX]

Now stop Covid funding and start funding this research.

[@jaouadharmouchi7465]

God bless you

[@dawoodsedeqi922]

You are amazing, can any one say more about the name is hospital 🏥? Or anything ?

[@epfl]

Hello, thanks for your kind comment. You can learn more about clinical studies here: www.neurorestore.swiss/join-us

[@OleksandrDemko]

@@epfl Can the citizens of Ukraine count on your help?

[@LORENZOCOLALONGO]

Hi, can it be applied to anyone who has had a brachial plexus injury? thank you

[@LindaPerry_337]

I think there would be similar implants for people who have had brachial plexus injuries as well. They may even be more advanced than this spinal implant too.

[@ghazanfarhanif5623]

Plz help me again running in my legs

[@ghazanfarhanif5623]

Hi sir i m patient of spinal cord injury lower limb paralysis

[@LeonardoTencati]

I am tetraplegic i want this therapy

[@epfl]

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[@LeonardoTencati]

@@epfl thank you, already signed up more than a year ago...

[@denisern55]

@@epfl it’s too bad you can’t give better responses. This person said he contacted you a year ago. This promise has been out for years it seems. My grandson had a complete C4 transaction and no one has stepped up to help him. He’s 28 soon and had his encounter at 14 years old. I’m one sad grandmother as are his entire family. It is was it is, I just HATE seeing empty promises to those you can’t reach

[@LeonardoTencati]

@@denisern55 very well said Denise...me I injured when I was 15 years old and now I am almost 51... already 36 years i am waiting researchers move up their...lower back!!!

[@corniani]

Viva!!!

[@Desi_Rang9]

I am spine patient. mai want to do this treatment. I don't know the process. please help me. I will wait for your reply.

[@xaviersensei9190]

How to contact them?

[@Koba553]

Hello guys, how can I have access to this. Pls let me know. Best to all of you

[@chamamemestre]

Upgrade movie anyone?

[@bobbyshmurda5079]

Hello i am paraplégique i want this help me

[@timlang4946]

Technological saints.🏆👍🕊🤖🖖 The earth thanks you.

[@markthackeray9408]

I want to what rollator maker name ?

[@Didar007]

I also intersted in thise tretmetnt .I am c5 incomplete D...

[@shabirahmedqamberzai2917]

I m 51 years old and met a road accident on Feb 17, 2020, become paralyzed on the lower side due to spinal cord transection at T11, T12 level. presently on a wheelchair I request to concerned Swiss institute Director to guide me for treatment to rewalk again or kindly to send me your email address for reports communication, please

[@epfl]

Hello, you can learn more about future clinical studies here: www.neurorestore.swiss/join-us

[@cherubino95]

so it is more like a robot, where u press a button and u start to walk without controlling them with the mind?

[@saiman5221]

Где записывают добровольцев? 🤔

[@justrollwithjesus]

So he was ASIA A?

[@DavidRidlen]

How effective for people who have been paralyzed for years?

[@LindaPerry_337]

They need to be actively keeping their muscles as strong as possible through exercise, diet, adequate rest, no smoking and positive thoughts, in order to be able to use the implant.

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

@@LindaPerry_337 Stop lying. Smoking was never a criteria.

[@kishanthakar9560]

Many Ukrainian and Russian soldiers need this,😕🥺

[@GianluCos]

Perché avete abbandonato gli studi fatti sui primati? • neural stem cells (Bloch - Brunet)

[@GianluCos]

Sarebbe interessante vedere questa applicazione con dispositivi di alta fascia come Neuralink di Elon Musk o come Synchron che è stato già approvato dalla fda 🏃🏻‍♂️👨🏻‍🦽✌️💪

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