Chip helps the paraplegic

British scientists have developed a chip that can help people with paralysis of their legs to move their stiff leg muscles.

The University of London-made chip is about the size of a baby's fingernails and can be implanted directly into the spine to stimulate the leg muscles. In the past, electronic foot stimulation was performed but the electrodes were usually only attached to the outside and connected to the external trigger device. This device is relatively difficult to use and time consuming so it is not preferred by patients with spinal cord injury.

Professor Andreas Demosthenous, head of the research group, said the new technology is capable of stimulating more muscle groups as most components are implanted in the spine. As a result, the patient can make many movements and can ride or sail. In addition, this device can also be used to stimulate the cystic muscles, help the paraplegia control urinary activity, as well as stimulate neurons, improve bowel function and bowel obstruction. spasm