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Sensory and motor functions were evaluated using the ASIA scales, and the BioNeuro Infiniti system measured RMS values and integrated electromyography.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Post-treatment, the experimental group demonstrated improved sensory and motor functions, functional independence, and biochemical blood markers compared to the control group (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both combined electrical stimulation and needle electrode therapy effectively treat incomplete spinal cord injuries over 8\u202fweeks, with combined electrical stimulation showing 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