For more than 20 years, chronic pain controlled Kristy’s every move — until now.

“My kids don’t know me any different,” she says.

But in a medical first, the Adelaide mum-of-three is now pain-free thanks to a groundbreaking spinal implant powered by artificial intelligence.

“I can walk, I can stand… and I’m happier,” Kristy told 7NEWS.

Just six weeks ago, Kristy became the first person in Australia to receive an AI-enhanced spinal cord simulator. The device sends electric pulses to her spine, tricking pain receptors and delivering instant relief.

Pain specialist Dr Matthew Green said the AI component is a game changer.

“It gives patients access to hundreds of thousands of technical inputs almost instantly,” he told 7NEWS.

The smart tech learns Kristy’s body in real time, adjusting

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