Epidural Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement Following Spinal Cord Injury

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This is an investigator-initiated proof of concept study performed at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). This 2-case proof-of-concept study will include 2 research participants with motor-complete SCI to evaluate the performance of the Medtronic epidural stimulator for restoring voluntary movement below the level of injury. Participants will be enrolled at CU Anschutz. Screening data will be reviewed to determine participant eligibility. Two participants who meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be entered into the study. The following treatment regimen will be used: epidural stimulation + 6 months of intensive outpatient physical therapy. Total duration of study participation will be 8 months.