Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Neural Regen Res, 2019 • May 1, 2019
This study investigated the dynamic changes of intramedullary pressure (IMP) in the 72 hours following spinal cord injury (SCI) in rabbits using telemetry systems to understand the pathological mechan...
KEY FINDING: Intramedullary pressure changes dynamically in three stages after spinal cord injury: steep rise (1-7 hours), steady rise (8-38 hours), and descending (39-72 hours).
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • February 9, 2018
This study aimed to determine the effect of indoor wheelchair curling training on trunk control in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study used a randomised, controlled, single-bl...
KEY FINDING: The modified functional reach test (MFRT) and nonlinear dynamic systems analysis (NDSA) did not show any significant differences in sitting stability after the curling training.
J. Clin. Med., 2022 • April 11, 2022
The study investigated the effects of pre- and postconditioning with a TLR3 agonist (poly(I:C)) or shock wave therapy (SWT) on spinal cord ischemia (SCI) in cultured SHSY-5Y cells. TLR3 activation wit...
KEY FINDING: TLR3 activation via poly(I:C) significantly reduced apoptotic markers in both pre- and postconditioning, with preconditioning yielding more favorable results due to additional suppression of TLR4 signaling.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The study investigated the effects of compression socks on performance and physiological responses in elite wheelchair rugby athletes during exercise. The findings suggest that compression socks worn ...
KEY FINDING: Compression socks helped maintain average lap time during submaximal exercise compared to the control condition.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022 • November 24, 2022
This study developed an icariin-loaded chitosan hydrogel (ICA/CTS) for cartilage regeneration, leveraging icariin's chondrogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. In vitro results demonstrated sustain...
KEY FINDING: The ICA/CTS hydrogel exhibited a favorable in vitro anti-inflammatory effect, suppressing inflammatory-related cytokines.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2025 • January 1, 2025
The study introduces and evaluates the C1ZAS technique with an “in-out-in” approach as an alternative to C1 PS placement for AAD patients, especially those with narrow C1 pedicles. The radiographic an...
KEY FINDING: The C1ZAS technique, using an “in-out-in” approach, is a feasible alternative to C1 pedicle screw (PS) placement, particularly in patients with AAD and narrow C1 pedicles.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024 • January 5, 2024
The study introduces a combined anterior transcorporeal and posterior translaminar approach for full endoscopic treatment of mixed-type two-segment cervical disc herniation (MTCDH). The technique aims...
KEY FINDING: Patients experienced significant symptom and pain reduction post-operatively, as indicated by clinical assessment scales.
Sports Medicine - Open, 2015 • February 16, 2015
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the impact of trunk impairment on wheelchair activities in court sports. Identified studies were observational, defining trunk impairment based on SCI le...
KEY FINDING: Able-bodied individuals can reach further than those with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • July 29, 2024
This paper reports three cases of severe lower cervical dislocation without spinal cord injury and discusses the mechanisms underlying this type of injury. In all cases, the fractures occurred at the ...
KEY FINDING: Severe traumatic dislocation of the lower cervical spine with intact neurological status is rare in clinical practice.
J. Imaging, 2025 • December 27, 2024
This study introduces a modified center-edge (CE) angle to improve the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in young children, as the standard CE angle is unreliable in this age group...
KEY FINDING: The modified CE angle (MCE) exhibited high sensitivity and specificity, comparable to the standard CE angle, for children under and over four years old.