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Training Persons with Spinal Cord Injury to Ambulate Using a Powered Exoskeleton
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Spatiotemporal spinal cord stimulation with real-time triggering exoskeleton restores walking capability: a
Penghao Liu1,2, Yuanchen Cheng1,2, Zhuofan Xu1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
|December 15, 2024
Summary
Spinal cord stimulation combined with exoskeleton training shows promise for motor recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). This innovative approach helped a patient regain significant muscle strength and walking ability.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Motor recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly for individuals with lower-level injuries.
- Complete SCI often results in severe motor deficits, including paralysis and loss of autonomic functions like defecation control.

