What could be a sign of recovery from a spinal cord injury?

Improved limb movement and sensation serve as a positive indicator of recovery following a spinal cord injury. When a patient begins to regain mobility or experience sensations in the limbs that were previously lost, it suggests that neural pathways may be healing or that there is some degree of regeneration occurring within the nervous system. Such improvements can reflect the potential for nerve regeneration or adaptation in response to the injury.

Other signs of recovery could include increased reflex activity, better coordination, or the restoration of previously lost functions, all of which contribute to an overall positive prognosis. In contrast, increased pain sensation, complete loss of bladder control, or progressive weakness indicate deteriorating conditions or complications rather than signs of recovery.