Joey Hutchinson, who played for Birmingham City, now requires round-the-clock care.
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Rob Moore, 55, was injured when a scrum collapsed during a game in 1995.
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James Gallagher
Health and science correspondent
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James Gallagher
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A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology.
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Failure to diagnose and treat a rare spinal injury may cost the NHS hundreds of millions in compensation per year, a leading consultant says.
The pioneering surgery at Austin Health Centre in Melbourne has been described as potentially having a life-changing impact.
Prof Tara Spires Jones explains nerve "rewiring" surgery in an Australian study.