Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study investigated the potential of muscle-based and circulatory biomarkers, specifically fatty metabolites and inflammatory cytokines, to predict pressure injury (PrI) recurrence in individuals ...
KEY FINDING: Gluteal intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) was greater than 15% in most Group II (83%) individuals, indicating a potential link between muscle quality and PrI recurrence.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study compared tissue thickness and texture over the ischial tuberosity (IT) between individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and able-bodied (AB) individuals using ultrasound imaging. The study...
KEY FINDING: The area overlying the IT occupied by the muscle was significantly greater in the SCI when compared with AB cohort.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • September 8, 2019
This study investigated the knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to pressure ulcers among South Africans with spinal cord injuries. It revealed significant gaps in knowledge and adherence to prev...
KEY FINDING: The mean combined knowledge score about pressure ulcers was 42.7%, indicating a significant knowledge deficit among participants.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020 • January 1, 2020
We identified 20 eligible studies. There is moderate certainty evidence that electrical stimulation (ES) probably increases the proportion of pressure ulcers healed compared with no ES. There is uncer...
KEY FINDING: ES probably increases the proportion of pressure ulcers healed compared with no ES (risk ratio (RR) 1.99, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.39 to 2.85; I2 = 0%; 11 studies, 501 participants (512 pressure ulcers)).
Med Biol Eng Comput, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study uses nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) to predict and visualize pressure ulcer risks in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) based on seating interface pressures. The NMF method identi...
KEY FINDING: NMF basis images encapsulated pressure concentration and pressure dispersion.
Medicine, 2019 • December 27, 2019
The study evaluated skin atrophy progression in complete Conus-Cauda Syndrome over 8 years and its recovery after 2 years of surface Functional Electrical Stimulation. Quantitative histology showed th...
KEY FINDING: Epidermal atrophy and flattening worsen with increasing years post-spinal cord injury (SCI).
Am J Transl Res, 2020 • May 30, 2020
This case report describes the successful treatment of a large, deep decubitus ulcer in a patient with spinal cord injury (SCI) using radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) following surgica...
KEY FINDING: The patient's decubitus ulcer, which initially measured 4.8 cm × 4.5 cm with a depth of 2 cm, completely healed after three months of rESWT treatment.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
Skin breakdown, including burns and pressure injuries (PrIs), are devastating complications of spinal cord injury (SCI). Chronic wounds place the person with SCI at high risk of infections, sepsis, an...
KEY FINDING: Skin breakdown is often caused by multiple factors and requires PCPs to familiarize themselves with the individual’s overall health, mobility, and social support.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021 • March 4, 2021
The study investigates the role of ZBTB20 in itch sensation using PN-ZB20KO mice and gene silencing techniques. It found that ZBTB20 is involved in both histamine- and non-histamine-dependent itch. ZB...
KEY FINDING: Histamine-dependent and non-histamine-dependent itch behaviors were significantly diminished in PN-ZB20KO mice.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study established a set of indicators to evaluate tissue integrity in individuals with SCI/D within 18 months of rehabilitation admission, focusing on structure, process, and outcome measures. Th...
KEY FINDING: The study identified key indicators to monitor tissue integrity, including ensuring patients have access to mirrors for skin checks and patient education on tissue integrity.