The best way to treat spinal cord injuries
An ambulance on the field waits to transport Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills after he was injured during the game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 9, 2007.
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A procedure to treat spinal cord injuries is receiving a lot of attention after a seeming miraculous turn in the case of a Buffalo Bills football player. Kevin Everett was so severely injured in a game Sunday, doctors did not expect him to walk again. But now he's voluntarily moving his arms and legs.
What does this tell us about the best ways to treat spinal cord injuries?
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