Galen founds experimental physiology and writes over 400 separate treatises
Oribasius uses the Hipporcatic table to correct spinal deformity.
Hippocrates introduces extension bench, spinal splinting, and removal of offending bone fragments
Roland of Parma uses the method of countertration to treat cervical, thoraic and lumbar dislocations.
Paul of Aegina recommends applying traction to both the lower and upper extremities to treat spinal fracture
Chopart and Desault suggest the trephining of the lamina to cure fractures.Jean Loius Petit wrote of hyperflexion.
Joseph Lister's anitisepsis technqiues decreased surgical morbidity and mortality and encouraged more nterventions.
Burrell creates plaster jacket to secure weakened anatomy of the damaged spine
Lorezno Bonomo develops technique of hemilaminectomy. Dr. Donald Munro improves standard of care and rehabilitation for patients. New diagnositic techniques (MRI, CAT, myelonoscopy) are developed.
Alfred Taylor use traction halter fitter to alleviate cervical spinal injuries. William A. Crutchfield creates skeletal traction for the neck.
America Paraplegia Society founded. Dr. Donald Munro introduces the idea of certified physicians in SCI. Department of Heatlh and Human Services launches rehablitation programs in major universities.
ReWalk Bionice exoskeleton suit invented to coordinate muscle and spine movement in paralyzed patients.
Functional Electrical Stimulation technique developed to improve function of paralyzed muscles.
A group of students creates the innovative bionic spine connector.
Bionic Spine continues to help use electrical pulses to enable movement and alleviate pain in spinal cord injured patients
Imhotep writes the Edwin Smith papyrus that contains accurate descriptions of the cervical spinal cord and spinal cord injury cases
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