Neurological functions following spinal cord injury have generally been assessed using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale. However, the scale primarily evaluates motor ...

A nerve stimulation therapy developed at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is showing promise in animal studies and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries ...

Directly applying red-light therapy to a damaged spinal cord protects and regenerates nerve cells, leading to a return of motor and sensory function, according to new research. The treatment could ...

Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, ...

A research team from the University of Cologne has shown how zebrafish can rebuild their nerve pathways and restore their ...

A recent review published in Engineering explores the construction and potential applications of spinal cord and peripheral ...

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year -- most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal cord injuries ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Spinal cord contusions are a serious injury. "When you have inflammation and bruising to the spinal cord, that can be a devastating problem for people's function," says Dr. Todd ...