Neurites include axons, which are often severed during spinal cord injuries. When axons are cut, communication between neurons is disrupted, leading to paralysis and loss of sensation below the injury ...

Recovery from spinal fusion surgery is a lengthy process that involves wound healing and rehabilitation. The duration may vary significantly depending on a person’s situation. Spinal fusion is a ...

All participants undergo a baseline assessment on day 1; in the EES+PT group, an epidural electrode is implanted on day 2, stimulation programs are initiated on postoperative day 1 and iteratively ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A new study published on December 23, 2025, in Neurology ®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, looks at how age may affect recovery for people with spinal cord ...

For generations, paralysis from a damaged spinal cord has been seen as permanent. Once the nerves were injured, the signals carrying movement from the brain to the body were lost forever. But ...

Delaying spine surgery can lead to irreversible damage and permanent disability; early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for recovery.