In the center of your body’s repair system are tiny cells with mighty power—pericytes. These small but active cells surround ...

Cervical laminectomy: To remove excessive pressure from nerve roots, your surgeon will remove a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina to make more room for your spinal cord and spinal nerve.

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

The top of the nerve is rooted in spinal nerves L2, L3, and L4. These three vertebrae reside near the bottom of your lumbar plexus, a bundle of nerves located in your lower spine.

July 12 (UPI) -- An investigational cancer drug has been shown to help regenerate damaged nerves after spinal trauma with "remarkable recovery" of sensory and motor functions in animals, British ...

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.

The function of glial cells in the PNS The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for carrying signals to and from the CNS.

In animal experiments, AZD1236 promoted nerve regeneration, with 80% preservation in nerve function following spinal cord compression injury, which can occur following motor vehicle accidents or ...

There is no cure for spinal stenosis, but patients can manage the disease with non-surgical therapies. Regular exercise that strengthens arms and upper leg muscles to improve balance, walking and ...