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A patient with quadriplegia has regained some use of his fingers

Hand Movement Restored Via New Technology in Quadriplegia

Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand, and wrist
Acute flaccid paralysis with evidence of spinal motor neuron involvement represents a unique syndrome

Distinct Syndrome of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Identified

Clinical manifestations indicate syndrome of flaccid paralysis with spinal motor neuron involvement
A paralyzed man has walked for the first time in five years

New Technology Helps Paralyzed Man Walk

Brain signals travel via computer that sends message to the legs, bypassing the spinal cord
Researchers have steadily been making progress in developing mind-controlled robotic limbs. One patient's case is reported in the May 22 issue of Science.

Progress Toward Mind-Controlled Robotic Limbs

Research is still preliminary, but implants demonstrating some success