Paralyzed Man Regains Use Of Hands After Having Nerves Rewired | Singularity Hub | Longevity science | Scoop.it

A quadriplegic man has regained partial control of his hands after doctors rewired the nerves in his arm.

The 71-year-old patient suffered a spinal cord injury after a car accident four years ago that left him partially paralyzed. Although he was still able to move his arms to a degree, the accident left him unable to pinch or grip with either hand, due to the specific location of his injury.

 

Surgeons...