The American Spinal Injury Association Impairment (ASIA) impairment scale is what’s used to measure spinal cord injury severity — here’s what it looks like: Grade A: Complete sensory or ...

This is an “ASIA A” classification on the ASIA Impairment Scale. Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 1 - The Body Before and After Injury (PDF) (en español) This fact sheet is intended to be a ...

Spinal cord injury recovery begins in the hospital and continues with long-term rehabilitation. This article looks at the stages of recovery and what to expect. ... (ASIA) grading scale.

Higher cfDNA concentrations were found in the ASIA A group—representing no sensation or function of motor skills—compared to less severe injuries with groups B (P = 0.04), C (P = 0.009), and D ...

The spinal cord has limited ability to repair its cells or make new ones. Patients typically experience most of their recovery in the first six to 12 months after injuries occur.

In the study of 10 adults, the research team noted seven participants demonstrated improvements based on the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale.

A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The findings from the phase 1 clinical ...

In the study of 10 adults, the research team noted seven participants demonstrated improvements based on the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale. Improvements included increased ...

Doctors use the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury when determining the classification of injuries. If there is ...