Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup
New neuroprosthetic technology has enabled a paralysed man to regain hand function, allowing him to feed himself and interact with his environment.
What happened
A patient with complete tetraplegia has successfully regained the ability to perform manual tasks including feeding himself, drinking from a cup, and petting a dog. The procedure involved the use of a novel brain implant designed to restore both movement and sensation.
Coverage from outlets including Nature, The Guardian, and the Financial Times emphasizes the clinical significance of this neurostimulation technology. Reports from ABC7 New York and The Scientist highlight that the procedure is described as a first-of-its-kind intervention conducted on Long Island.
Future developments will focus on the long-term efficacy of the device. Documentation from New Scientist notes that the patient maintained restored sensation for several months following the initial implantation.
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Sources (7)
- Brain implant lets a paralyzed man feed himself and pet his dog Boing Boing · 50d ago
- Man paralyzed from chest down undergoes first-of-its-kind procedure on LI ABC7 New York · 51d ago
- Neurostimulation restores feeling in paralysed hand for months after New Scientist · 51d ago
- Paralyzed Man Feels Sensation Again With Brain Stimulation Device the-scientist.com · 51d ago
- A neuroprosthesis for restoring hand movement and sensation in a person with complete tetraplegia Nature · 51d ago
- Paralysed man regains hand function through novel brain technology Financial Times · 51d ago
- Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup The Guardian · 51d ago
Questions people are asking
What specific movements can the patient now perform?
The patient is able to feed himself, drink from a cup, and pet his dog.
What is the primary function of the device used?
The device acts as a neuroprosthesis intended to restore both movement and sensation in the hand.
Where did this medical procedure take place?
According to reports from ABC7 New York, the procedure took place on Long Island.
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