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Background and purpose
In acute spinal cord injury (SCI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveals tissue bridges and neurodegeneration for 2 years. This 5‐year study aims to track initial lesion changes, subsequent neurodegeneration, and their impact on recovery.
Methods
This prospective longitudinal study enrolled acute SCI patients and healthy controls who were assessed clinically—and by MRI—regularly...