Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, ...

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an ...

In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.

A neurological examination evaluates nerve function by testing sensations ... nerve in the lower back affecting the nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord can cause cauda equina syndrome.

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is the occurrence of an acute traumatic damage to the spinal cord or nerves roots within the spinal column, including the cauda equina, that results in temporary or ...

Electrophysiology demonstrated good function in the median and ulnar nerves; however ... sensory trajectories in the spinal cord resulting from dorsal root avulsion. Thus, no sensory feedback ...

These nerves are responsible for the muscular function and sensation ... These can compress, or pinch, the nerve roots. A herniated disc affects the spinal cord itself as opposed to the peripheral ...

Our goal is to relieve pain and help patients regain function without surgery. We create personalized care plans to address each ...