脊椎植入通过电刺激脊髓,暂时提高了SMA患者的行走能力。 A spinal implant temporarily boosted walking ability in SMA patients by electrically stimulating the spinal cord.

匹兹堡大学的研究人员发现,脊椎植入可暂时改善脊椎肌肉萎缩(SMA)人的行走能力。 Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that a spinal implant can temporarily improve walking ability for people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). 该植入器使用低水平的电力刺激脊髓,帮助3名参与者获得肌肉力量,走得更远,疲劳程度也更低。 The implant, which uses low-level electricity to stimulate the spinal cord, helped three participants gain muscle strength, walk longer distances, and experience less fatigue. 虽然在设备关闭后改进情况逐渐淡化,但研究被视为对这一治疗方法进行进一步研究的概念的重要证明。 While improvements faded after the device was turned off, the study is seen as a significant proof of concept for further research into this treatment method.