title: Restoration of nervous system function after permanent injury.
abstract: Permanent injury to the nervous system can occur in a number of ways and lead to profound residual disability. Attempts to restore function are being made by many different groups. They range from prosthetic repair to pharmacological intervention. A theoretical framework within which injuries can be analysed and understood is desirable. One is proposed. From it a rational set of approaches to the restoration of nervous system function is generated. These are outlined.
mesh_terms: D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000637:transplantation*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000628:therapy