Swiss Breakthrough: New Therapy Helps Paralyzed Patients Walk

Lausanne researchers develop revolutionary spinal cord treatment combining rehabilitation robots with implant technology, showing promising results in initial trials

Key Takeaways

Lausanne researchers developed a new device combining rehabilitation robots with spinal cord implants
The device showed positive results in initial trials with five patients
The technology combines mechanical movement with electrical stimulation

By The Numbers

Number of initial patients in trial

They Said

"The effectiveness of this therapy is limited due to the lack of active muscle use"
— EPFL Press Release

Breakthrough in Spinal Cord Treatment

How the Technology Works

Clinical Trial Results

Swiss Innovation Leadership

Sources & References

Swiss researchers improve therapy for paralysed patients

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