Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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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.

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients

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Maj Joan Marine

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Wonderful!

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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P

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This is outstanding! Hopefully the technology will continue to advance and be able to treat other neuromuscular conditions.

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SPC Lyle Montgomery

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Lt Col Charlie Brown, New advances in medicine are amazing. We need more research into these fields.

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