Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup
A pioneering neuroprosthesis procedure on Long Island has enabled a man with complete tetraplegia to regain hand function and sensation.
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The brief
A man paralysed from the chest down has successfully completed a novel procedure involving a brain implant. This neurostimulation technology has allowed the patient to perform daily tasks, including feeding himself and drinking from a cup, while also restoring physical sensation to his hand.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, Financial Times, Nature, and New Scientist emphasizes the technical functionality of the device in restoring both movement and feeling. Reports from ABC7 New York and The Scientist highlight that the procedure is the first of its kind to be performed on Long Island.
Future updates will track the sustained efficacy of the device, as early reports note that the restoration of sensation has persisted for months. Observers remain focused on the clinical implications of this neuroprosthesis for others living with complete tetraplegia.
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Quick answers
What functions has the patient regained?
The patient has regained the ability to feed himself, drink from a cup, and experience sensation in his hand.
Where did this procedure take place?
According to ABC7 New York, the procedure was performed on Long Island.
How long has the restoration of sensation lasted?
Reporting from New Scientist indicates that the patient has experienced restored feeling in his hand for months following the procedure.
Coverage (6)
- Man paralyzed from chest down undergoes first-of-its-kind procedure on LI ABC7 New York · 1d ago
- Neurostimulation restores feeling in paralysed hand for months after New Scientist · 1d ago
- Paralyzed Man Feels Sensation Again With Brain Stimulation Device the-scientist.com · 1d ago
- A neuroprosthesis for restoring hand movement and sensation in a person with complete tetraplegia Nature · 1d ago
- Paralysed man regains hand function through novel brain technology Financial Times · 1d ago
- Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup The Guardian · 1d ago
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