Scientific Advances in Neural Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a condition that leads to loss of motor and sensory function. Neural regeneration, the repair of nerve tissue, offers a potential treatment. Cell-based therapies, especially neural stem cells, show promise in promoting neural regeneration and functional recovery in both animal models and human trials. Further research is needed to optimize transplantation procedures, improve cell survival, and enhance functional outcomes for SCI patients.

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  Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore impaired neurological functions when applied to the spinal segments containing the neurons responsible for these functions.
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  tcSCS improves upper extremity grip strength and, when combined with training at different spinal levels, promotes voluntary movements in individuals with chronic SCI.
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  Emerging rehabilitation strategies for SCI emphasize high-intensity, high-volume, and repetitive exercises, which have demonstrated significant clinical benefits in both complete and incomplete SCI cases.