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One researcher said today that a new treatment for paralysis could be a game changer. It involves doctors zapping a patients spinal cord with electricity, and in four cases out of four, the patient has been able to stand briefly and move his legs. While it is not a cure, doctors say it can give paralyzed people much more independence. And our doctor, jon lapook, has a look. Reporter in 2010, Dustin Shillcox was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Si i never had any progress back as far as movement or any signs, you know, that i would have any movement or walk again. This is the stimulator box. , reporter but since d wiggtation of a spinal cord stimulator over a year ago, he can move his legs and wiggle his toes. Ha ill bring my leg back. Reporter that is amazing. Were you able to just think, okay, move . Yeah, when i to move my leg or toe or ankle, when im turned on, i can do it. So, its really its really exciting. Reporter spinal injuries disrupt nerve pathw

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