Each year, there are more than 17,000 new spinal cord injuries in the US—or about 50 new cases per day—and an estimated 5 million Americans living with paralysis. These statistics are higher than in most other countries worldwide. Despite the grim figures, scientists remain optimistic that advances in research will someday make the repair of spinal cord injuries possible. At the same time, current treatments and rehabilitation allow many people with spinal cord injuries to lead productive, independent lives, as we will discuss with our guests on Well Said.

Our guests include Adam Stein, MD, chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Northwell Health. Dr. Stein is joined by his patient, Jon Zakarin, who will share the challenges and triumphs of living with a spinal cord injury.

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