Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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PeerJ, 2022 • July 29, 2022
This study investigates the effects of exercise therapy on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats by analyzing the expression of lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs using RNA-seq technology. The research identifies ...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 76 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs), 33 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), and 30 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between SCI rats and exercise therapy rats.
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2022 • June 26, 2022
The study compared one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery with one-stage anterior-approach surgery for severe thoracolumbar fractures with spinal cord injury. The combined approach led to great...
KEY FINDING: Blood loss and operation time were significantly greater in the combined anterior-posterior surgery group compared to the anterior-approach surgery group.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • March 1, 2023
This case report describes a rare instance of complete SCI resulting from postoperative seroma following scoliosis surgery, emphasizing the importance of prompt postoperative examination and early reh...
KEY FINDING: A 15-year-old female with idiopathic scoliosis experienced complete SCI post-surgery due to seroma, demonstrating significant neurological recovery from AIS A to D after intensive rehabilitation including RAGT.
J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2021 • August 9, 2021
This case report details the management of a severe thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) in a professional American football player with pre-existing scoliosis. The patient received a multimodal treatmen...
KEY FINDING: A professional football player sustained a T8 AIS A thoracic SCI in the setting of idiopathic scoliosis.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • June 30, 2022
This case report represents one of the most extensive descriptions of complex exercise testing and long-term training monitoring in Paralympic sports. We demonstrated that the physical abilities of a ...
KEY FINDING: From 2017 to 2019, annual TL increased from 414 to 604 h and demonstrated a shift in TID from 77-17-6% to 88-8-4%.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • January 18, 2022
This study examined shoulder tendon adaptations in wheelchair rugby athletes following a graded exercise test to exhaustion, considering different impairments and tendon occupation ratio. The findings...
KEY FINDING: The echogenicity of the biceps tendon significantly reduced post-exercise, suggesting fluid inflow into the tendon.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021 • August 31, 2021
This literature review examines neuro-orthopedic surgical techniques for upper limb spasticity in adults, aiming to evaluate the evidence for their efficacy. The review covers various surgical approac...
KEY FINDING: Most surgical procedures for upper limb spasticity are complex, consisting of several techniques based on the patient's problems and goals, which interferes with evaluating each procedure individually.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study aimed to gather evidence on the Boston brace's effectiveness in managing scoliosis curve progression compared to other braces. The review included 18 papers focusing on the brace's efficien...
KEY FINDING: Bracing outcomes are more closely related to the initial severity of the scoliosis curve.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
The study aimed to evaluate the association between manual wheelchair use, wheelchair tennis, and the risk of lateral epicondylosis (LE) by comparing four groups: wheelchair tennis players, wheelchair...
KEY FINDING: There was no significant difference in the diagnosis of lateral epicondylosis (LE) between the groups based on tennis playing or wheelchair use when looking at prevalence, unadjusted odds ratios, and predicted probabilities.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study investigated shoulder ultrasonography findings in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to identify factors associated with ultrasonographic abnormalities. Ninety-one SCI patients were ...
KEY FINDING: The most common ultrasonographic abnormality found in SCI patients was unilateral subdeltoid-subacromion bursitis.