Washington teenager becomes first in UK to have spinal cord implant for chronic pain
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Washington teenager becomes first in UK to have spinal cord implant for chronic pain

23 Jul 2026 · Originally published 23 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Teen who wanted to amputate foot sees chronic pain 'vanish' after RVI operation
After living with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome for five years, 18-year-old Ralph Seed has become the first person under 18 in the UK to receive a pioneering spinal cord implant. The procedure has eliminated his constant pain, allowing him to return to daily activities and plan for his future.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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