The teen had been in critical condition, but doctors removed the bullet and she has no major brain or nerve damage.

CNN: January 3, 2013 -- Updated 1553 GMT (2353 HKT)

Although Neurontin was originally approved as an epilepsy drug, doctors often prescribed it for pain due to nerve damage from diabetes or other illnesses.

FORBES: Generic Competition Won't Fell Pfizer

Lyrica was finally approved on the last day of 2004--but solely as a treatment for pain due to nerve damage from shingles or diabetes and as a controlled substance.

FORBES

Although he had no movement in his feet, hamstrings or glutes, he found the nerve damage did not extend to his quadriceps - meaning he could ride a bike.

BBC: Mark Colbourne after winning gold on Friday

Walsh has criticized sural nerve grafting, contending that it encourages people to damage or remove nerves unnecessarily.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Unfortunately, the operation often causes nerve damage which can make it nigh-on-impossible for men to achieve erection afterwards, or maintain complete control over urination.

BBC: Prostate cancer