Historical Review
Spinal Cord (2005) 43, 438–440. doi:10.1038/sj.sc.3101748 Published online 5 April 2005
Return of function after spinal cord transection
R F Heimburger1
1Birmingham, AL, USA
Correspondence: RF Heimburger, 400 University Park Drive, Apt G-25, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
Abstract
Many able investigators have shown electronic conduction across the transected spinal cords of a variety of animals. LW Freeman reported return of function in paralyzed extremities after spinal cord section and transection in rats, cats and dogs before Medline searches could be performed online. This summary of Freeman's reports will lead today's investigators to his publications methods and successes.
Keywords:
spinal cord transection, return of function, paraplegia care, plasma clot, axonal regrowth, scarring blockage, bladder control, trypsin
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