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Patient progress update on Benaya, one of our long-stay patients in Thailand 🇹🇭, who has been with us since April 2023. In May 2021, at just 19 years old, Benaya from Israel 🇮🇱 suffered a life-changing C5-C6 incomplete spinal cord injury caused by a gunshot wound. As a quadriplegic, Benaya qualified for the implantation of two epidural stimulators, which has been a cornerstone of his comprehensive treatment program at Verita Neuro. Alongside the stimulators, he has been undergoing mapping, and hundreds of hours of physical therapy.

In recent months, Benaya reached a significant milestone: he can now walk using a Pacer with much less support from Therapists. This improvement reflects the considerable gains he has made in his trunk and leg strength, allowing him to better lock his knees and achieve greater control while standing and stepping. His endurance has also improved, enabling him to push himself forward with greater independence.

Benaya’s upper body strength has advanced significantly as well. His right bicep strength has increased, allowing him to lift 1.5 kg compared to 1 kg last year. His pulling strength has nearly doubled, improving from 3 kg to 6-6.5 kg on his right side and from 1 kg to 4-5 kg on his left side. His triceps are much stronger, and despite hand function not being a primary focus, he can now pinch and grab smaller objects, such as beads, showcasing improved fine motor skills.

Thanks to his treatment, Benaya’s knee extensions have seen major improvements, contributing to better standing and stepping abilities. His overall leg strength and endurance continue to progress, making each step toward independence even more impactful.

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