Re:Spinal cord work 'is a breakthrough'
by slowmover on Tuesday April 08, 2014 @03:24PM
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Paraplegic here, can confirm (for myself anyway). After reading several discussions/polls online on the subject, it seems to me that the general order of importance is:
1. Resolution of neuropathic pain
2. Use of hands
3. Sexual function
4. Bladder and bowel function
5. (a few other things)
6. The ability to walk
I should note that the discussions/polls I've read are mostly from the United States. The U.S. is probably the most accessible country in the world, and as a citizen I don't miss walking so much because I can still do almost anywhere I want to. If the discussion was among people from undeveloped countries, the ability to walk might score much higher.
1. Resolution of neuropathic pain 2. Use of hands 3. Sexual function 4. Bladder and bowel function 5. (a few other things) 6. The ability to walk
I should note that the discussions/polls I've read are mostly from the United States. The U.S. is probably the most accessible country in the world, and as a citizen I don't miss walking so much because I can still do almost anywhere I want to. If the discussion was among people from undeveloped countries, the ability to walk might score much higher.