Nerve damage generally happens slowly, says Isha Gupta, M.D., neurologist. So you might be able to catch it and prevent it ...

Each spinal nerve comprises motor and sensory nerve fibers. Receptors present in the skin transmit signals to the spinal cord via sensory nerve fibers, which enter the spinal cord via the dorsal root.

Cervical spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. If the canal narrows significantly, it can become too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots.

In 1999, when Jason Carmel, MD, Ph.D., was a second-year medical student at Columbia, his identical twin brother suffered a spinal cord injury, paralyzing him from the chest down and limiting use ...

Spinal cord compression can cause irreversible nerve damage and lead to loss of foot and arm movements, so identifying myelopathy in the early stages is critical for proper recovery (including the ...

Nerve stimulation shows promise in treating spinal cord injuries Many scientists are working on treatments to help people with spinal cord injuries walk By The Associated Press Published May 31, 2012 ...

Journal Reference: Evan L. Nichols, Cody J. Smith. Pioneer axons employ Cajal’s battering ram to enter the spinal cord. Nature Communications, 2019; 10 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-08421-9 ...

Spinal cord nerve cells branching through the body resemble trees with limbs fanning out in every direction. But this image can also be used to tell the story of how these neurons, their jobs ...

It acts as a bridge to connect the damaged nerves. Designed to mimic the flexibility of the spinal cord, the tube provides a pathway along which neurons can grow. Some improvement ...