Paralyzed patient , 25 , said he is able to stand by himself , walk with assistance . Rob Summers received continual epidermal stimulation to the lower spinal cord . He was paralyzed from his neck down and could not move or speak for a year after receiving it. New treatment allows `` the spinal cord to control the muscles on its own '' Though not a cure , `` it 's something to build on , '' Dr. V. Reggie Edgerton says .
Paralyzed patient , 25 , said he is able to stand by himself , walk with assistance . Rob Summers received continual epidermal stimulation to the lower spinal cord . Researcher : New treatment allows `` the spinal cord to control the muscles on its own '' Though not a cure , `` it 's something to build on , '' Dr. V. Reggie Edgerton says .