Spinal cord bypass surgery using peripheral nerve transfers: review of translational studies and a case report on its use following complete spinal cord injury in a human. Experimental article.

Spinal cord injury has been studied in a variety of in vitro and in vivo animal models. One promising therapeutic approach involves the transfer of peripheral nerves originating above the level of injury into the spinal cord below the level of injury. A model of spinal cord injury in rodents has shown the growth of peripheral nerve fibers into the spinal cord, with the subsequent development of functional synaptic connections and limb movement.

Nonvascular complications following spinal manipulation.

Background Context: Spinal manipulation is associated with various vascular and nonvascular complications. Most prior studies have focused on the vascular complications.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to better clarify the spectrum of nonvascular complications following spinal manipulation, and to help define the risks of manipulative treatment.