David
C4-C5 Spinal Cord Injury
David Hill, a 38-year-old American, who had C4-C5 Spinal Cord Injury, contacted Unique Access Medical to undergo Epidural Stimulation Treatment. Epidural Stimulation is a treatment where the spinal cord is implanted with a device that enable electrical currents to be sent through the spinal cord. The electrodes are surgically implanted and placed over the spinal cord’s protective coating. The patient has a remote which controls the stimulator to transmit electrical waves into the spinal cord.
“Since the surgery, I had a bit more feeling and core strength, and with that I feel like my life is going to get better and better,”
said David after the treatment.
The Epidural Stimulation Treatment also has a Mapping process in which patients can try different sequences on the stimulator device until one sequence matches the patient’s needs. David felt hopeful and happiness after this process where upon finding the correct sequence, he was able to move his legs slightly up in a sitting position but also was able to kick both of his knees in the air while lying in bed.
“That just gives me great hope and joy that there’s going to be more movement in the future for me,”
said David.