Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Scientific Reports, 2016 • September 2, 2016
This study investigates the age-related changes in healthy mouse Achilles tendon tissue and identifies a previously unknown role of Sparc in tendons. The findings demonstrate that Sparc expression dec...
KEY FINDING: Sparc expression significantly decreases in healthy-aged mouse Achilles tendons.
JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques, 2016 • March 9, 2016
Thoracic pedicle screws are widely used for various spinal pathologies due to their superior biomechanics, but precise placement is crucial to avoid severe complications. Two basic screw trajectories ...
KEY FINDING: The straightforward technique, which parallels the superior end plate, offers the best insertional torque.
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2021 • June 19, 2021
The study evaluated various fixation methods for hydrogel constructs in minipig cartilage defects, comparing fibrin glue, BioGlue®, suturing, and press-fit techniques. Results showed that fixation in ...
KEY FINDING: Fixation rates were below 50% for all tested methods in chondral defects.
Stem Cells International, 2021 • August 24, 2021
This study investigates the use of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) combined with hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds for treating vertebral bone defects caused by spondylitis tuberculosis. T...
KEY FINDING: The study found increased bone formation at the defect site over six months, with 75-100% of the bone area showing formation. This suggests the stem cell and scaffold combination supports bone regeneration.
PLoS ONE, 2015 • March 26, 2015
The study investigates the wear behavior of TKR under various daily activities using in vivo measured loading. It standardizes and simplifies complex loading profiles to simulate activities like walk...
KEY FINDING: In vivo walking produced the highest overall wear rates, which were determined to be three times higher than ISO walking.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • January 30, 2019
This case report describes an unusually early presentation of Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) in a 49-year-old male following a T4 ASIA A spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient developed CSA within 1 ...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed CSA within 1 year and 2 months of the initial spinal cord injury, which is significantly earlier than typically reported in the literature.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2025 • February 10, 2025
This study retrospectively analyzed 22 patients with severe post-tubercular kyphosis (PTK) who underwent modified posterior vertebral column resection (mPVCR). The results demonstrated significant imp...
KEY FINDING: The modified PVCR technique resulted in a significant improvement in kyphosis angle (KA) from 129.5° to 43.7° postoperatively.
Asian Spine J, 2018 • December 1, 2018
This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of neck pain (NP) among athletes by analyzing existing literature up to September 2015. The review included six studies with low-to-moderate ri...
KEY FINDING: The review found that neck pain is highly prevalent among athletes, similar to the general population.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2024 • December 1, 2024
This study analyzes the outcomes of patients with basilar invagination and atlantoaxial dislocation (BI-AAD) who underwent failed posterior fossa decompression (PFD) and introduces a novel revision su...
KEY FINDING: The revision surgery significantly improved the JOA and SF-12 scores one year after the operation, indicating better clinical symptoms and health status.
World Journal of Orthopedics, 2024 • December 18, 2024
This case report presents a unique instance of a 15-year-old male developing acute cervical spine pyogenic infection (CSPI) secondary to chronic paronychia caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient...
KEY FINDING: The study highlights a rare case of cervical spine pyogenic infection (CSPI) stemming from chronic paronychia, emphasizing that infections can originate from unexpected sources.