Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Ibrain, 2023 • May 4, 2023
This case report details the successful treatment of a decubitus ulcer in a macaque monkey with spinal cord injury (SCI) using a combination of nutritional support, topical treatments, and anti-infect...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvement in decubitus wound healing was observed in the treated macaque compared to untreated macaques.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, 2023 • September 29, 2023
This paper investigates the efficacy of FCCs in preventing pressure injuries among elderly wheelchair users. It offers a historical perspective on FCC development, emphasizing their customization for ...
KEY FINDING: Foam cut out cushions (FCCs) are effective in preventing pressure injuries, particularly for users with tissue atrophy in the pelvic region, as they completely alleviate pressure from high-risk areas.
Healthcare, 2024 • December 22, 2023
This retrospective study analyzed surgical procedures for pressure injuries (PIs) in spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) patients, focusing on postoperative complications and recurrence using a specif...
KEY FINDING: Sacral PIs were associated with a higher risk of minor complications post-surgery.
J. Clin. Med., 2024 • February 8, 2024
This study developed machine learning models to predict pressure ulcers (PUs) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients during the acute and subacute phases of hospitalization. The SVM_linear algorithm, in...
KEY FINDING: SVM_linear algorithm showed superior predictive ability (AUC = 0.904, accuracy = 0.944).
Healthcare, 2024 • May 25, 2024
The study investigated pressure injury (PI) prevalence and incidence among spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) patients admitted for rehabilitation in Ontario from 2020 to 2023. Key findings included a...
KEY FINDING: 26% of 1767 discharged SCI/D patients had ≥1 PI, with 59% being prevalent and 41% incident.
Sensors, 2024 • June 12, 2024
The study aimed to determine if a pressure mat could reflect daily relief activities in wheelchair users by analyzing various pressure parameters. Measurements were taken on 33 participants with spina...
KEY FINDING: For participants able to actively change position, pressure mat parameters and graph-based analyses remained unchanged.
Front. Rehabil. Sci., 2024 • June 20, 2024
The survey reported a 100% closure rate of wounds with MPPT; median duration of use was 3 weeks for acute and 8 weeks for chronic wounds. All respondents with a draining fistula caused by osteomyelitis...
KEY FINDING: MPPT achieved a 100% closure rate for acute and chronic wounds.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • August 9, 2024
This study investigates the therapeutic potential of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for spinal cord injury (SCI), utilizing a tailored dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) device to conduct comprehensive...
KEY FINDING: CAP treatment significantly improves functional recovery after SCI in mice, as measured by the Basso mouse scale (BMS).
Cureus, 2024 • September 5, 2024
This case series investigated the use of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on chronic non-healing ulcers with various etiologies in a rehabilitation center. The results indicate that PRF is a safe...
KEY FINDING: PRF treatment led to a maximum healing rate of 3.84% per day based on the PUSH score.
Eur. Burn J., 2024 • September 3, 2024
This case report details the management of a 69-year-old male with a high-voltage electrical burn to the scalp who developed an unexpected extradural abscess. The patient's treatment involved multidis...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed an extradural abscess, which is a rare complication following electrical burns, requiring urgent surgical drainage and debridement.