Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 2016 • March 18, 2016
This study evaluated the accuracy of using swab cultures to identify the bacteria causing infection in pressure ulcers of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. The study found that swab cultures only mat...
KEY FINDING: The results of swab cultures matched the intraoperative cultures in only 25% of the cases.
BMC Dermatology, 2004 • December 15, 2004
This study compared hydrocolloid dressings (HD), phenytoin cream (PC), and simple dressings (SD) for treating stage I and II pressure ulcers in 83 paraplegic male war veterans. The results indicated t...
KEY FINDING: Hydrocolloid dressings showed better complete healing rates for all ulcers (regardless of stage or location) compared to phenytoin cream and simple dressings.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the effectiveness of a 12-month lifestyle-based intervention (PUPP) in preventing medically serious pressure injuries (MSPrIs) among adults with spinal...
KEY FINDING: The lifestyle intervention (PUPP) did not significantly reduce the annualized incidence rates of medically serious pressure injuries (MSPrIs) in adults with SCI compared to standard care.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2007 • January 1, 2007
Pressure ulcers (PrUs) pose a significant challenge, particularly for spinal cord injury patients, necessitating ongoing research into their pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment. Animal models a...
KEY FINDING: No single animal model can fully replicate the complexity of pressure ulcers, but each model has strengths for studying specific aspects of the disease.
Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 2016 • December 1, 2016
This review assessed factors related to pressure injuries in people with SCI, methods of pressure injury prevention, and compensatory technologies developed to promote in-seat movement. Risk factors f...
KEY FINDING: Risk factors for seating-related pressure injuries are well documented, yet ulceration remains a daily concern for individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
The study investigated the relationship between trunk function and ischial pressure offloading in individuals with SCI, using trunk strength and reaching ability as indices of trunk function. The resu...
KEY FINDING: Participants with greater trunk strength, defined as 'Reachers,' demonstrated significantly higher trunk strength compared to 'Non-Reachers' (P < 0.05).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This case series investigated the use of high-voltage electrical stimulation (HVES) for treating recalcitrant Stage III and IV pressure ulcers in adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Three patients w...
KEY FINDING: Long-standing pressure ulcers (11–14 months duration) in SCI patients completely healed after 7 to 22 weeks of treatment with high-voltage ES.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2008 • January 1, 2008
This study investigated factors predicting pressure ulcer (PrU) recurrence in veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI). Data were collected from 64 veterans with healed stage III/IV pelvic PrUs across s...
KEY FINDING: African American race was identified as the strongest predictor of pressure ulcer recurrence in veterans with spinal cord injury.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2009 • February 1, 2009
Pressure ulcers remain a common and potentially serious lifelong secondary complication of SCI, impacting overall quality of life and disrupting various aspects of an individual's life. Many preventio...
KEY FINDING: Electrical stimulation may decrease ischial pressures and increase blood flow in sacral and gluteal areas, potentially aiding in pressure ulcer prevention.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • April 1, 2009
The study aimed to assess the efficacy of surgical interventions combined with inpatient rehabilitation for managing pressure ulcers in patients with spinal cord dysfunction. The results indicated sig...
KEY FINDING: Surgical intervention resulted in a good ulcer healing rate of 87.0% among the participants.