Paralyzed man freely moves after getting implant
From: Associated Press - 05/20/2011
By: Maria Cheng

After Rob Summers was paralyzed below the chest in a car accident in 2006,
his doctors told him he would never stand again. They were wrong. 

Despite intensive physical therapy for three years, Summers' condition hadn't
improved. So in 2009, doctors implanted an electrical stimulator onto the
lining of his spinal cord to try waking up his damaged nervous system. Within
days, Summers, 25, stood without help. Months later, he wiggled his toes,
moved his knees, ankles and hips, and was able to take a few steps on a
treadmill. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.mdtmag.com/News/FeedsAP/2011/05/paralyzed-man-freely-moves-after-getting-implant/
http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/News/FeedsAP/2011/05/paralyzed-man-freely-moves-after-getting-implant/

Links:
Medical Breakthrough: Paraplegic Man Stands Up
http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/20/medical-breakthrough-paraplegic-man-stands-up/

Paralysis breakthrough helps Rob Summers stand, walk after years in wheelchair
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20064675-10391704.html

Lancet article and video:
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2811%2960547-3/fulltext

Photos:
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10007835.html?tag=morephotovideo