Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Tissue Viability, 2010 • May 1, 2010
The study introduces a rat model for pressure ulcers (PU) and deep tissue injury (DTI) that includes chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and simulates bony prominence using an implant. Histological data ...
KEY FINDING: Chronic SCI significantly affects pressure-induced tissue injury in a rat PU model.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • November 1, 2009
This study aimed to identify and report the practices of SCI therapists in pressure ulcer (PrU) management to better understand the variability observed in patient outcomes. A cross-sectional survey w...
KEY FINDING: PTs are more frequently involved in direct wound care, including tissue mobilization and electrical stimulation, while OTs are not routinely involved in direct wound care.
Adv Skin Wound Care, 2009 • November 1, 2009
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an individualized cyclic pressure-relief protocol in accelerating wound healing in wheelchair users with established pressure ulcers. The treatment group, usi...
KEY FINDING: The treatment group took significantly less time to achieve 30% healing for the wound measurement compared with the control group.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2010 • February 1, 2010
This study provides quantitative information on the magnitudes of loading on the seat and back during phases of tilt, recline, and standing. The objective of this study was to show that the amount of ...
KEY FINDING: Normalized seat loads had strong linear relationships with the angles of change in tilt, recline, and standing for both able-bodied and SCI groups.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2010 • October 1, 2010
This study investigated the relationship between race, socioeconomic status (SES), and pressure ulcers (PrUs) among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study aimed to determine if racial di...
KEY FINDING: Race was significantly associated with having a current pressure ulcer and with having surgery to repair a pressure ulcer since injury in preliminary analyses.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2010 • October 1, 2010
This study evaluated the impact of surgery on pressure ulcers in patients with spinal cord injuries. The study included 30 patients with stage III and IV pressure ulcers, and various flap surgeries we...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvements were observed in global quality of life scores, hemoglobin levels, serum albumin, and total serum proteins following surgery.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • January 1, 2011
This case report investigates the use of sustained release platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for treating chronic stage IV pressure ulcers in three veterans with spinal cord injuries. The PRP treatme...
KEY FINDING: PRP treatment consistently resulted in the formation of granulation tissue, which is essential for wound healing.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • May 1, 2011
This case report describes a 26-year-old male with paraplegia who sustained a hip burn from a car seat heater, highlighting the risk for individuals with impaired sensation. The patient presented with...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with spinal cord injuries or neurological impairment are at significant risk of burns from car seat heaters due to decreased sensation.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 • April 1, 2018
This study evaluated the pressure-relieving effects of adding a pelvic well pad to a wheelchair cushion for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that the addition of the pelvi...
KEY FINDING: Adding a pelvic well pad resulted in a decrease in the average and peak pressures of the buttock-thigh area.
Spinal Cord, 2018 • May 25, 2018
This systematic review examined the use of theory and the quality of reporting in self-management interventions for skin care in people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The review found that the use o...
KEY FINDING: Only 35% of the reviewed interventions reported using a theoretical basis for their design.