让截瘫患者重新站起来！全国首例“闭环脊髓神经接口”手术取得突破成果

Group 1 - The successful implantation of the "closed-loop spinal cord nerve interface" at Zhejiang University Second Hospital represents a significant technological breakthrough in the field of spinal cord injury treatment, providing new hope for approximately 3.7 million patients in China with spinal cord injuries [1][5] - The procedure involved the precise implantation of a spinal cord stimulation electrode with 16 contact points and a wireless rechargeable stimulator, leading to remarkable recovery outcomes for the patient, including the ability to stand and walk independently [4][5] - The core principle of the spinal cord nerve interface technology is to rebuild and enhance the signal transmission of the damaged spinal cord, facilitating nerve repair and accelerating the recovery of autonomous functions [5] Group 2 - The global brain-computer interface market has seen significant growth, increasing from $1.2 billion in 2019 to nearly $2 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 13%, and is projected to reach $7.63 billion by 2029 [6] - Current challenges in the brain-computer interface industry include the collection and decoding of brain signals, which are critical for the technology's development and application [6][7] - The clinical value of brain-computer interfaces extends beyond aiding paraplegic patients, with potential applications in predicting and intervening in neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease [7][8]