Browse the latest research summaries in the field of musculoskeletal medicine for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Bone Reports, 2024 • October 2, 2024
This study demonstrates that a prolonged course of LIV that initiated at 2 weeks post-injury and continued for 8 weeks can protect against bone loss after SCI in rats. LIV stimulates bone formation an...
KEY FINDING: LIV stimulates bone formation and improves osteoblast differentiation potential of bone marrow stromal stem cells.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study evaluated TMD in individuals with SCI compared to individuals without physical disabilities, using a cross-sectional design. The results indicated that the SCI group had higher levels of TM...
KEY FINDING: The SCI group showed statistically significant differences in range of movement compared to the control group (P = 0.020).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study investigated the prevalence and influencing factors of SCI-related osteoporosis and fragility fractures in 64 Thais with chronic SCI. The prevalence of SCI-related osteoporosis was 43.8%, w...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of SCI-related osteoporosis among the participants was 43.8%.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This study evaluated the feasibility and validity of using push-up tests for synchronous and asynchronous strength tele-assessment in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The synchronous push-up...
KEY FINDING: Synchronous push-up tele-assessment showed significant correlations with 1RM and MRT volume loads, indicating it's a good alternative for measuring performance changes.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study investigated the effects of quadrupedal bodyweight-supported treadmill training (qBWSTT) and passive-isokinetic bicycle training on bone health in rats with severe spinal cord injury (SCI)....
KEY FINDING: SCI without ABPT exhibited uncoupled bone turnover and progressive cancellous and cortical bone loss.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2023 • February 13, 2023
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the association between sarcopenia and polypharmacy/number of medications in older adults. The analysis of 29 studies revealed a significantly inc...
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).
J. Pers. Med., 2023 • June 8, 2023
This review addresses the critical issue of lower extremity fractures in adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) by synthesizing established best practices and guideline recommendations. It cover...
KEY FINDING: Acute SCI leads to rapid declines in bone mass in the hip, distal femur, and proximal tibia, resulting in sublesional osteoporosis and increased fracture risk.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study examined the demographics, clinical characteristics, and hospital outcomes of patients with spinal cord injury associated with vertebral fracture (SCI-VF) using data from a large for-profit...
KEY FINDING: The average age of patients with SCI-VF was about 55 years, and most were male. Cervical spine fractures were the most common, and most injuries were incomplete.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study examined the impact of varying NMES parameters on muscle torque production and fatigue in individuals with and without SCI, revealing that increased pulse charge leads to increased torque in...
KEY FINDING: A statistically significant linear trend was found between pulse charge and isometric torque production in both groups, with higher pulse charge resulting in higher torque.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study investigated the incidence and influencing factors of hip subluxation in children with spinal cord injury (SCI). It retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 146 children with SCI. Th...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of hip subluxation increased with the injury duration, with no subluxation occurring within three months of injury, but more than 50% occurred after 36 months.