PARIS — More than 40 people suffering from paralysis from the neck down regained partial control of their arms and hands, thanks to a relatively simple-to-use device, a large study said on Monday.
The trial raised hopes that the noninvasive device could help people with spinal injuries get back the all-important use of their hands.The device, developed by Swiss medical technology firm Onward, delivers an electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin of paralyzed patients near where their spinal cord was damaged.
'But if you're tetraplegic or quadriplegic, what matters most is working hands,' she told the press conference.Reid said she was 'delighted' with the device, which allowed her to grip and even scroll through her phone using her left hand.Another participant, Sherown Campbell, said the device helped him improve his typing speed, cook and write, as well as other things that enhanced his 'quality of life.
Device Helps Paraplegics Use Hands
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