Spinal Cord Injury

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Research

Much of the current research on spinal cord injury centers on finding a way to repair an injured spinal cord. Scientists are looking at ways to slow down secondary damage or stop it completely. They are also seeking strategies for reconnecting the nerve network that connects to the spinal cord and brain, and for axon (nerve fibers that carry messages to the brain) growth. Other studies concentrate on finding ways to replace damaged nerve cells.


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