Spinal Cord is a specialised, international journal that has been publishing spinal cord related manuscripts since 1963. It appears monthly, online and in print, and accepts contributions on spinal ...

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The back supports the body’s weight and allows for flexible movement while protecting vital organs and nerve structures. It comprises the spine, nerves, and other crucial elements. Problems with the ...

Every 48 seconds, one person in the United States is paralyzed as a result of a spinal cord injury. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are between 240,000 and ...

Injury to the spinal cord triggers a cascade of biological events that unfold within seconds and that proceed for months or even years. The events affect three major bodily systems: the nervous system ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

There are two main classifications of spinal cord injury: complete and incomplete. These terms refer to the levels of sensation and movement that a person may or may not have after the injury. People ...

The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges posed by its mobility and anatomical structure have made understanding exactly how it functions difficult. Rice ...

When scuba divers stay down in the water too long, or at a depth below 33 ft, the nitrogen they breathe is under pressure, dissolved in the bloodstream and other tissues such as the spinal cord. When ...