Revolutionary spinal cord implant helps paralysed patients walk again

Researchers implanted electrodes in the lower backs of five patients, all of whom regained some movement

A small group of paraplegic patients have once again been able to take steps after researchers implanted a device to electrically stimulate their spinal cords.

Two separate teams of scientists have revealed for the first time that the technique, together with physical training, has allowed three out of the five people treated to walk again after losing all voluntary movement below the site of an injury.