Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. New Implant Could Help Restore Movement to Paralyzed Limbs by Maia Pujara A half-million people suffer spinal cord injuries each year because of car accidents, serious falls and diseases, according to the World Health Organization. Researchers are now working on a soft but strong spinal cord implant that could one day restore movement in paralyzed individuals. VOA's Maia Pujara reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/new-implant-could-help-restore-mo vement-paralyzed-limbs/2852979.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/new-implant-could-help-restore-movement-paralyzed-limbs/2852979.html