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    What Are the Levels of Spinal Cord Injury?

    April 3, 2017

    Many people associate spinal cord injury with severe disability, but there's a wide range of experiences based on the level of spinal cord injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, spine injury

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    Pitt-UPMC Team Helps Paralyzed Man Feel Again with Robotic Arm

    October 14, 2016

    Now, a human is able to experience the sensation of touch via a robotic arm, which is controlled by the brain. Get Nathan Copeland's story. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Announcements, News, quadriplegia, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, UPMC Patients

    Pitt-UPMC researchers help a paralyzed man feel again with the help of a mind-controlled robotic arm
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    Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Technologies

    March 6, 2015

    Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause permanent changes in your body's strength, sensations, and functions. Discover our innovative rehab technology at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Armeo®, GameCycle®, Lokomat®, Nintendo Wii®, paraplegia, quadriplegia, Spinal cord injuries, spinal cord injury, spinal cord injury rehab, tetraplegia, UPMC

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