spinal cord contusion model

A spinal cord contusion model is a scientific way to study spinal cord injuries by causing a controlled bruise or compression on the spinal cord in animals, usually rodents. This mimics how a sudden impact, like from trauma, injures the spinal cord in humans. Researchers use this model to understand injury mechanisms, test potential treatments, and study recovery processes. It helps improve medical approaches to spinal cord injuries, aiming to reduce damage and enhance healing in affected individuals.