Aging Research

KEY FINDING: Age, lower albumin levels, high blood glucose, cervical OPLL, anterior vertebral hematoma, and severe neurological symptoms are independent risk factors for respiratory dysfunction.

KEY FINDING: Age, basic mobility, primary health care payer and parking limitations were common predictors of comorbidities and secondary conditions.

KEY FINDING: The number of elderly patients with cervical fractures and spinal cord injuries significantly increased over the 10-year study period.

KEY FINDING: 3.5% of elderly patients with CSI were complicated with BCVI.

KEY FINDING: Sarcopenia was associated with a higher prevalence of polypharmacy (OR: 1.65, 95% CI [1.23, 2.20], I2 = 84%, P < 0.01).

KEY FINDING: The study identified six key factors that contribute to the risk of delirium: old age (≥80 years), hypoalbuminemia, cervical fracture, major organ injury, dependence on pre-injury mobility, and comorbid diabetes.

KEY FINDING: Older chronological age was consistently associated with a decline in functioning for paraplegia but not for tetraplegia in countries with representative samples.

KEY FINDING: Geriatric rehabilitation, including assessment and specialized units, improves functionality, prevents institutionalization, reduces mortality risk, and enhances health and quality of life.

KEY FINDING: Elderly patients with cDISH-related spine injuries involving fractures did not show significantly different complication rates, ambulation outcomes, or paralysis severity compared to matched controls.

KEY FINDING: The study found that 46.1% of the subjects had overt sarcopenia, and 10.1% had severe sarcopenia. Patients with severe sarcopenia had significantly lower BMI and MNA values.