Stimulating the spinal cord helps 3 more paralyzed people walk
Independent groups of scientists have now made similar progress using the therapy
RECOVERY IN ACTION David Mzee, 28, was paralyzed in 2010. After five months of rehabilitation involving targeted electrical stimulation to his spinal cord, Mzee (seen above in this composite image) can now walk for an hour at a time with some help supporting his weight.
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