Surgery after spinal cord injury is common. The concept could offer surgeons the opportunity during the same operation to implant a device which could help protect and repair the spinal cord itself. (IMAGE)

University of Birmingham

Surgery after spinal cord injury is common. The concept could offer surgeons the opportunity during the same operation to implant a device which could help protect and repair the spinal cord itself.

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The researchers have already received further funding and are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic SCI.  Surgery after spinal cord injury is common, and the concept could offer surgeons the opportunity during the same operation to implant a device to help protect and repair the spinal cord itself.

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Andrew Stevens, University of Birmingham UK

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