He was young, physically active, and a father when his whole world changed. Coming home from the gym, this man was riding his motorcycle when an elderly driver suddenly crossed four lanes of traffic. The car and motorcycle collided head-on, and despite wearing his safety gear, the young father was paralyzed from the abdomen down.… read more
An Australian toddler was given a second chance at life after doctors performed an incredible surgery to reconnect his spinal cord and head. After a serious car accident, the toddler’s mother pulled him from the wreckage and was horrified to discover his neck had been broken. The toddler had sustained what is known as a… read more
A new procedure may provide individuals with spinal cord injuries renewed hope for one day walking again. The treatment is called transcutaneous stimulation, and recent trials have allowed five individuals with paralysis the ability to move their legs. By providing electrical currents to the spinal cord using a small external device and electrodes, damaged nerve… read more
