Advances and strategies for spinal cord regeneration.
Although a cure for spinal cord injuries does not currently exist, advances have been made in the field of spinal cord regeneration. This article discusses the pathophysiology of spinal cord injury, animal models, and strategies for restoration and regeneration of the spinal cord.
Girardi
F P
FP
SpineCare Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA. girardif@hss.edu
Khan
S N
SN
Cammisa
F P
FP
Blanck
T J
TJ
D000818:Animals; D001369:Axons / Q000502:physiology; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000502:physiology*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000637:transplantation; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000503:physiopathology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy