John A. Hodgson

University of California, Los Angeles, University of South Florida

Papers

Total Citations

385

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About

John A. Hodgson’s research bridges two critical frontiers: spinal cord injury rehabilitation and perioperative respiratory safety. His landmark 2001 review, “Retraining the injured spinal cord” (382 citations), fundamentally shaped modern neurorehabilitation by demonstrating that the spinal cord retains intrinsic plasticity after injury. Hodgson introduced the concept that targeted rehabilitative strategies—rather than passive recovery—can retrain spinal circuits to restore posture and locomotion, a paradigm shift that has guided decades of experimental and clinical work. More recently, Hodgson has applied his analytical rigor to bariatric surgery outcomes. His 2025 study on risk stratification for postoperative hypoxemia (3 citations) leverages the PRODIGY Score to predict opioid-induced respiratory depression in patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, addressing a critical gap in perioperative care. This work reflects his commitment to translating mechanistic insights into actionable clinical tools. With over 380 citations on his foundational spinal cord paper alone, Hodgson’s impact spans basic neuroscience and applied medicine. His career exemplifies how deep understanding of neural plasticity can inform both chronic injury rehabilitation and acute surgical safety, making him a vital voice in translational neurorehabilitation and perioperative medicine.