Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a disabling pathology that occurs in the spinal cord (SC) following traumatic events such as accidents or falls, or non-traumatic causes such as tumors or infections. The primary phase, corresponding to the initial injury, is followed by a secondary acute-to-chronic inflammatory phase that can last for months and is characterized by neuronal and glial cell death, resulting in glial scar formation that hinders recovery. Once the inflammatory phases are complete, the result is a sensory and/or motor paralysis which can affect only the trunk and legs (paraplegia) or arms, body and legs (tetraplegia). The World Health Organization reports that SCI incurs significant lifetime costs, due to medical care and loss of productivity.