Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Spine Surg, 2019 • June 1, 2019
This review discusses the application of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques in treating spine trauma, highlighting its advantages over traditional open surgery. MISS aims to reduce app...
KEY FINDING: MISS can reduce blood loss, shorten operative times, and decrease length of stay compared to open procedures in treating type A-compression TL fractures.
Trials, 2019 • September 26, 2019
This multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial will investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of a secondary preventive motor-control training program (Stop-X) after ACL reconstructio...
KEY FINDING: The study will assess the effects of the Stop-X program on re-injury-related motor-control/function, re-injury rates, and time to successful return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • April 18, 2019
This case report presents the successful treatment of chronic refractory shoulder pain in a 54-year-old male with a T10 complete SCI using ultrasound-guided injection of autologous MFAT. The patient, ...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced complete relief from pain, which was maintained at the 1-year follow-up after receiving the MFAT injection.
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2012 • September 30, 2012
This case report describes a rare instance of posttraumatic atlantoaxial rotatory dislocation (AARD) in a neurologically intact adult male following a motor vehicle accident. The patient presented wit...
KEY FINDING: Initial radiographic evaluation can be negative in posttraumatic AARD cases.
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2013 • August 13, 2013
This case report describes a 37-year-old patient who experienced a C4/5 fracture dislocation with complete paraplegia after being hit by a horse. Emergency closed reduction was performed approximately...
KEY FINDING: Emergency closed reduction within 120 minutes of a C4/5 fracture dislocation with complete paraplegia resulted in significant neurological recovery.
Acta Ortop Bras, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This study aimed to identify radiographic changes in the hips of spinal cord-injured patients, who often experience altered joint forces and are prone to osteoarticular changes. Radiographic assessmen...
KEY FINDING: The study found that only 23% of the hips examined showed no evidence of articular damage, highlighting a high rate of hip impairment in spinal cord-injured patients.
Acta Ortop Bras, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study assessed shoulder pain in paraplegic and tetraplegic patients using clinical data and MRI exams to identify prevalent lesions and discuss their etiologies. The results showed a variety of s...
KEY FINDING: A significant percentage (41%) of shoulders examined showed normal results on MRI, indicating that pain isn't always linked to observable anatomical damage.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This prospective cohort study identified three distinct trajectories of musculoskeletal shoulder pain in individuals with SCI over a 5-year period: a “No or Low pain” trajectory, a “High pain” traject...
KEY FINDING: Three distinct shoulder pain trajectories were identified: “No or Low pain” (64%), “High pain” (30%), and “Decrease of pain” (6%).
Acta Ortop Bras, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study evaluated the use of SPECT/CT to assess heterotopic ossification (HO) in patients with spinal cord injuries, focusing on the stage of maturation and metabolic activity of the HO. The result...
KEY FINDING: Only a small percentage of hips with HO (12.5%) showed high osteoblastic activity, meaning active bone formation, as detected by SPECT/CT.
Asian Spine Journal, 2014 • April 1, 2014
The study evaluated the neurologic outcome after anterior decompressive surgery in late neglected cases of mechanical cervical spinal cord disorder. It focused on patients admitted 3 months after spin...
KEY FINDING: Anterior cervical decompression with interbody fusion is effective in improving functional outcomes, even in late-presenting incomplete quadriplegic patients.