Slide 1 Diseases of the Spinal Cord Stacy Rudnicki, MD Department of Neurology Slide 2 Upper vs. Lower Motor Neuron Upper motor neuron lesion –Motor cortex internal capsule…

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Slide 1 Design and Virtual Prototyping of Human-worn Manipulation Devices Peng Song GRASP Laboratory University of Pennsylvania ASME DETC99/CIE-9029 GRASP Laboratory Venkat…

Waleed Awwad. MD, FRCSC Assistant professor Consultant spine and scoliosis Objectives The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the following: Basic anatomy of the spine. Initial…

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What is the spinal cord? What happens when a spinal cord is injured? Whatâs an incomplete SCI? Why is level of injury important? Fast Facts The spinal cord is a thick bundle…