Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...

The spinal cord is a long tube of neuronal tissue that connects to the brain. Together, these make up the central nervous system, the main communication tool within the body. As the spinal cord ...

People with spinal cord injuries often lose some or all their limb function. In most patients, the nerves in their limbs work ...

Researchers are exploring a new therapy using stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries within the first 14 to 30 days of injury. The therapy uses a population of cells derived from human embryonic ...

Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury. Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves ...

Timed release of therapeutic molecules from a soft nanofiber-hydrogel implant supports nerve regrowth and circuit repair after spinal injury, restoring movement and bladder control in preclinical ...

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, such as detrusor muscle hyperactivity and dyssynergia with the external urethral sphincter (EUS), are common long-term consequences affecting the wellbeing of patients ...

Background. Following a motorcycle accident, a 9-year-old boy experienced a complete right-sided (dominant) arm and hand paralysis with total sensory loss, Horner syndrome and severe constant pain.

(Nanowerk News) A Johns Hopkins materials scientist and collaborators have developed a tiny device that may hold promise for restoring mobility to those with lower limb paralysis, a condition ...