SCI Care: What Really Matters

Author: International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)

A podcast series brought to you by the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS). With each episode, we will speak with experts from all over the world to discuss various aspects of spinal cord injury including etiology, prevention and care, providing valuable insights regarding the most up to date information for those providing care for the spinal cord injured. Collaboration is the key and at the heart of what ISCoS does. The podcast series will be an extension of ISCoS, philosophy to make Life after a spinal cord injury happy, meaningful and worth living..
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Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Send us Fan MailCould cooling the injured spinal cord offer a new approach to protecting neurological function after spinal cord injury (SCI)?In this episode, we explore the potential of local hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy for SCI, examining the biological rationale behind cooling the spinal cord and how this approach could help limit secondary injury.The discussion looks at the latest developments in techniques and biomaterials designed to deliver targeted hypothermia directly to the injured spinal cord, as well as the challenges that need to be addressed before these approaches can become part of routine clinical care.The episode also considers the current evidence and why further clinical trials are essential to establish the safety, effectiveness and future role of locally delivered hypothermia in spinal cord injury treatment.Key take-home messages:Local hypothermia is one of the most biologically compelling neuroprotective strategies currently being explored in SCI.Improved techniques and biomaterials for delivering local hypothermia to the injured spinal cord are in development.Further clinical trials are needed to evaluate the potential of local hypothermia for SCI and determine its role in future treatment.The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. You can follow us on Twitter and LinkedInContact us directly with any questions or comments at iscos@associationsltd.co.uk