Can a 'Smart Bridge' in the spine help paralyzed patients walk again?

This early study tests an implanted device called the Intelligent Spine Interface (ISI-C) in people with spinal cord injuries. The device is designed to bridge the gap in the spinal cord, picking up signals from above the injury and sending them to nerves below. The goal is to understand how nerve signals travel and to see if this approach can help patients regain lower limb function. The study involves surgical implantation, imaging, and rehabilitation, with a focus on safety and feasibility.