If a patient experiences a complete injury at the root of C2, what type of paralysis will they experience?
tetraplegia
How many patients were a part of our study?
One
What percent of SCI are traumatic injury caused?
90%
How many Degrees of Freedom did the Exoskeleton have?
14
What types of cells have been explored for cell implantation treatments?
Schwann cells, stem cells, olfactory ensheathing cells (any of these work)
How many degrees of freedom did the patient be able to use?
8
What types of rehab/treatment is used, both physical and/or machine interventions? (name at least 2)
Physical therapy (strength, cardio, respiratory training), occupational therapy devices (wheelchair, lifts, braces, ect.), Functional electrical stimulation(FES)
What type of training prorams/ activities were used? (name at least 2)
avatar in video game, pong, LED light panel touching
paraplegia, lower body
If a patient presents with an incomplete SC injury with some retained function, which exoskeleton would best serve their recovery?
HANK exoskeleton.