Parkinson’s patient able to walk 6km without problems after spinal implant
by Hannah Devlin Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#6G5DK)
Marc, 63, had freezing of gait before becoming first with advanced Parkinson's to be fitted with device restoring normal signalling
The first patient to receive a spinal implant to treat advanced Parkinson's disease has described experiencing a rebirth" after the treatment allowed him to walk again without falling over.
Marc, 63, from Bordeaux, France, was diagnosed with the degenerative disease more than 20 years ago and had developed severe mobility problems, including balance impairments and freezing of gait. After receiving the implant, which aims to restore normal signalling to the leg muscles from the spine, he has been able to walk more normally and regained his independence.
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