Mullins never regained sensation below his neck; shortly before his death, however, he was able to move a hand across his body and touch his chest.
One foot regained sensation, in a maddening pins-and-needles form, days before the other.
He expects that it will probably take a year or two before the man's nerves regain significant sensation.
Experts have warned that Mr. Hallam may not regain sensation and may be left with little more than a useless hand.
He is paralyzed from the neck down, but has regained sensation throughout his body, which might lead to a more complete recovery.
Since it was bruised and not severed, it gives him a chance to regain sensation.
Lessac continued his studies in neurology and anatomy as he helped patients regain sensation in their faces and mouths through vocal explorations.
The air was cool, downright cold on those parts of his legs that had regained sensation.
He came at Nicholas with his right hand dragging behind him, the shoulder slightly lower, as if he were struggling to regain sensation.
Battling depression, fitted with a brace to provide support, Madonna made a long and arduous recovery, gradually regaining sensation.