In a hit and run accident, Summers was struck by a drunk driver, and his spinal injuries left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Doctors told him that he would never take a step again, but last week, with the help of researchers at the University of Louisville, he proved them wrong.
Neurosurgeons implanted electrodes into his spine, and with electrical impulses, Summers was able to stand up and take a few steps on a treadmill.
To learn more about this incredible medical breakthrough, read the full article!
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