Neuroprotection and Regeneration of the Spinal Cord

Neuroprotection and Regeneration of the Spinal Cord comprehensively covers the most recent research in the field of spinal cord injury. The first part of this book focuses on the latest animal models and clinically oriented work, providing extensive information on morphological factors and, biomechanical analysis, in addition to the mechanism of functional recovery. The book goes on to provide information on clinical relevance introducing analysis of spinal cord injuries using MRI and PET. Edited by renowned experts in the field, this book will provide clinical physicians, basic researchers, and postgraduate students with valuable insight into the cutting-edge research and progress in the field of spinal cord injury, treatment, and repair.

Honorary Editor: Yoshiaki Toyama, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan (MD, PhD, Professor) Editors: Hisatoshi Baba, Fukui University School of Medicine, Matsuoka, Fukui, Japan (MD, PhD, Professor) Shinsuke Katoh, The University of Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan (MD, PhD, Professor) Masaya, Nakamura, Tokyo, Japan (MD, PhD, Associate Professor) Hiroshi Ozawa, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (MD, PhD, Associate Professor) Kenzo Uchida, University of Fukui, Matsuoka, Fukui, Japan (MD, PhD, Associate Professor)