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According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, doctors were able to re-awaken his nerves using spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES). (Photo: Pixabay)

Paralysed man gets back on feet after electric stimulation to spine

Paraplegic man had lost the use of his legs following completely severing his spine in the crash.

30 Oct 2017 11:23 AM IST

The study showed that the odds of a complication were increased by more than 50 percent for procedures between 9 pm and 7 am. (Photo: Pixabay)

Surgeries performed in late hours have more complications, suggests...

The study showed that the odds of a complication were increased by more than 50 percent for procedures between 9 pm and...

16 Oct 2017 3:07 PM IST

Humans, on the other hand, respond to a spinal cord injury by making scar tissue rather than new tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

How geckos regrow their tails may help treat spinal injuries

Humans, on the other hand, respond to a spinal cord injury by making scar tissue rather than new tissue.

6 Nov 2017 3:24 PM IST

Carolina was warned that even if the surgery was successful, there was only a 20% chance that she would not walk normally again. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

'Superhuman' spinal cord tumour survivor conquers Boston Marathon

Back in 2015, the then 35-year-old found herself feeling uneasy after returning from her usual Saturday run.

17 April 2018 4:34 PM IST

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, doctors were able to re-awaken his nerves using spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES). (Photo: Pixabay)

World first: 3 paralysed people walk again thanks to implants that...

Electronic device 'reconnects' neurons in patients' legs with their brain and they just have to think about walking - or...

25 Sept 2018 4:33 PM IST