I think Kevin Everett formerly of the Buffalo Bills would disagree. they lowered his body temp to reduce swelling following a catastrophic injury to his spine. He walks today because of it!
They did that with my dog, but they used Prednisone to reduce the swelling. She lived to 15 1/2, although she always walked a little funny. (Ruptured disc.) The experimental treatment that she received at UW Madison Vet clinic was adopted nationwide for spinal cord injuries a year late.
“I think Kevin Everett formerly of the Buffalo Bills would disagree. they lowered his body temp to reduce swelling following a catastrophic injury to his spine. He walks today because of it!”
They did it to prepare for his operation. It did NOT contribute to his healing ...