Chinese scientists and surgeons successfully performed a groundbreaking minimally invasive “brain-spine interface” (BSI) surgery, allowing a paralyzed patient to stand and walk within 24 hours post-surgery. Conducted at Shanghai’s Zhongshan Hospital, this was the world’s first BSI surgery enabling a totally paraplegic individual to walk.
Developed by Zhongshan Hospital and Fudan University, the technology uses epidural electrical stimulation (EES) to restore motor function. Led by Professors Wang Xin, Ding Jing, and Jia Fumin, the procedure involved implanting two millimeter-sized electrode chips into the brain’s motor cortex, creating a “neural bridge” that decodes brain signals and delivers targeted electrical stimulation to the spinal cord.
A key breakthrough was an AI-powered real-time decoding algorithm, which ensures precise movement execution. The team has performed four successful surgeries, demonstrating the feasibility and scalability of this technology. They plan to further refine the approach, offering new hope for spinal cord injury patients worldwide.
Source – CGTN
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