What Researchers Did
This review summarized major achievements in spinal cord injury research over 25 years, focusing on advancements made in the decade leading up to 1981.
What They Found
Researchers identified significant progress in understanding spinal cord injury, including the development of tools like evoked potentials, methods to measure spinal blood flow, and systems for neurophysiologic monitoring. This work led to a better understanding of the biochemistry and vascular mechanics associated with cord trauma. The review also highlighted growing research into neuronal plasticity and regeneration of cord tissue.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a review published in 1981, the information presented may not reflect current scientific understanding or therapeutic practices for spinal cord injury.