Paralyzed man walks more than decade after accident

40-year-old Gert-Jan Oskam suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury in a motorcyle accident more than a decade ago. Now, scientists in Switzerland have reconnected Oskam's brain with his spinal cord using implants that track his thoughts to move his body. #CNN #news

[dorothypettijohn]

What a miracle for all who suffer spinal injuries!

[strattuner]

IT'S ABOUT TIME, HELL ITS 2023 those who invented this device, GENIUS

[erdvilla]

His nerve signals went from LAN to None to WiFi

[barbaraperry]

Wow, this is AWESOME. Just think what this could mean for so many people... I can just imagine the spirits of those like Christopher Reeves looking on, & cheering that brave gentleman's every step! 😊🙏💜

[teregonzalez]

This gives hope for others in similar situations. Congratulations on making this extraordinary step! No pun intended. This is amazing!

[jacquelinejanssens]

Praying that he can walk all by himself again

[ruth_gordon]

Incredible! This is truly miraculous ✨✨✨

[theadventuresofbrockinthai]

This is wonderful, I have lived with back pain for 40 years and have had 4 back surgeries. I have never lost the use of my legs but every steep has been with pain.

[winterwithawhyknudsen]

It’s not the end of the world if you lose the ability to walk. The worst part about it is how people treat you.

[teresalegler]

Amazing! Best of luck. May this technology help many more in the years to come.

[ChristyDobiles-ilyy]

WOW how terrific, keep going strong man

[jmay-v]

One powerful reason to ❤ science... when it is used for good, like this....🎉

[dinspringstead]

Bless you sweetheart!!! Keep pluggin!!!

[TonyWKoo]

Moral of the story, be careful of motorcycles.

[tbone]

That is very good news to my ears.Hope he gets better 🎉congratulations.

[QuietRiot-cidu]

This is the type of news we need to hear if we hope to reduce the stress of day to day living.

[moomdog]

Why is the graphic model of this guy wearing jordan’s lmao.

[Aljosef]

A most remarkable miraculous invention! The fact that scientists were able to identify and access that part of the brain which holds "intentions for movement, " is mindblowing in itself. Never mind then create an implant 😮😮😮

[PComp-ty]

Have very empathy for motor cycle riders.

[dracoxx]

thousand years from now, medical technology gonna be so advanced that you'll be able to walk again in a matter months after being paralyzed from the neck down