Developed by Simon Fraser University, the Neurostep is an investigational medicinal implant device to assist a person suffering with paralysis in the leg. The device is made to be surgically implanted into a patient’s peripheral nerve in the thigh, and thereby integrating well with the body’s natural sensing and stimulation thus mimicking specific functions, and helping the paralytic walk more comfortably.
The implantable neurosimmulation device combines a Bionized Closed-Loop System, to connect directly with the peripheral nerve system. The battery powered device, the Neurostep has a Control Unit of a cellphones size that with the three integrated digital modules (Neurosensing module, Real-time adaptive control module, Neurostimulation module) and the patented Closed-Loop System allows the device to sense key physical muscles and functions flexing them down to the foot for a better walk.
