A revolutionary innovation that enables the paralyzed to walk, swim and return to normal life

London - Al-Quds Al-Arabi: Three paraplegics were able to walk, swim and ride a bike, thanks to a revolutionary new technology that restored them the ability to lead a normal life.

And the new revolutionary innovation is a complete spinal cord transplant that restores the ability to those who suffer from paralysis and makes them have the ability to move, including walking, swimming and cycling, according to a report published by the British newspaper "Daily Mail" and seen by "Al Quds Al Arabi". One of the three who underwent the successful trial is the first person in the world who can walk freely despite suffering a complete spinal cord injury, while another paralyzed patient was able to become a father with the help of this technology. The spinal cord, which activates the trunk and leg muscles, was so effective that all patients were able to stand and walk just one day after it was activated. The new device is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as the device reactivates neurons via the pacemaker that It is inserted into a person's abdomen. Italian-born, 29-year-old Michele Roccati, who was confined to a wheelchair for more than four years after a motorcycle crash, was one of three men to test this revolutionary technology. New, according to the “Daily Mail.” Rocati’s spine was completely severed and he did not feel any sensation in his legs at all, and this is the first case of its kind in the world that becomes able to walk despite the presence of this injury of this size. The first few steps are amazing, it's a dream come true.” The researchers are keen to point out that their devices are not a cure for a spinal injury and that the technology is still too complex to be used in everyday life, the paper says. It has been achieved so far and they describe it as “amazing.” Project leader Professor Gregoire Courtine, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, said: “Our new, soft implanted sutures are designed to be placed under the vertebrae, directly on the spinal cord.” Neurons that regulate specific muscle groups can be modified. By controlling these implants, we can activate the spinal cord as the brain would normally to make the patient stand, walk, swim or bike, for example. Once the leads are implanted into the patient's body and the pacemaker is inserted into their stomach, the device is activated by two small remote controls. These are placed on the patient's walker and wirelessly connect to a tablet, which in turn sends signals to the pacemaker in their abdomen. When the patient presses the button on the side On the right foot of the treadmill, his left foot rises off the ground and falls a few inches forward. When the button on the left side is activated, the same thing happens with the right foot, allowing the patient to walk. The Italian Michele Roccati has been confined to a wheelchair for the past four years and is no longer able to He added, "I've had some intense training in the past few months and set myself a series of goals." Professor Curtin described the speed and scope of the rehabilitation as “amazing”, adding: “All three patients were able to stand, walk, stomp, swim and control the movements of their torso after just one day of activating their implants.” Two others were in the study in addition to Rokatti, but both wished to remain anonymous, according to the Daily Mail. The international team of researchers designed an "electrode paddle" that targets all nerves associated with movements. This new device uses computer algorithms to help restore activities The researchers said that the device gave wheelchair users the ability to stand, walk and even perform recreational activities such as swimming, cycling and rowing. Our breakthrough here is longer and wider sutures implanted with electrodes.” She added: “They have been arranged in a way that perfectly corresponds to the roots of the spinal nerves. This gives us precise control over the neurons that regulate specific muscles. Ultimately it allows for more selectivity and precision in controlling the motor sequence of a particular activity.” Intensive training is necessary for patients to feel comfortable with specific stimulation programs for each type of movement. “Patients can choose the desired activity on the tablet and protocols are transferred,” Professor Curtin said. The interview with the abdominal pacemaker.” He said the progress that can be achieved in one day is “amazing” and the gains after several months are even more impressive. Worldwide, about half a million people annually suffer from spinal cord problems that lead to mobility problems, mainly due to road accidents, falls or violence.