| 摘要 |
<p>Devices and methods for the treatment of open and closed wound spinal cord injuries are disclosed. For example, described herein are devices and methods for mitigating secondary injury to, and promoting recovery of, spinal cord primary injuries. More particularly, certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to polymeric mini-tubes that maybe used for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. In addition, other embodiments are directed to polymeric 'fill-in' bandages that may be used for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. For example, an erodible, or biodegradable, form of biocompatible polymer of the present invention is fabricated for surgical implantation into the site of the spinal cord injury. /WWWMM/ 11MONEEM Figure I B. Surgical introduction of the mini-tube Incision Injury Site Caudal Insertion of Polymer Rostral Mini-tube (length 1 -2 cm) centered at site of injury</p> |
