Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This study investigated the prevalence of shoulder pathologies in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury using MRI. The results showed a high prevalence of tendinopathy and partial-thickness ...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of any tendinopathy across the rotator cuff and the long head of biceps tendon was 98%.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This study investigated the effects of electrical stimulation (ES)-induced co-contraction of trunk muscles on trunk stability, arm force/power, BP, and WR performance in wheelchair rugby (WR) athletes...
KEY FINDING: Electrical stimulation of trunk muscles significantly increased overall reaching distance, indicating improved trunk stability.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This cross-sectional study evaluated MRI findings of shoulder pathologies in 51 wheelchair users with spinal cord injury to assess their relationship with shoulder pain. The study described the number...
KEY FINDING: MRI findings of shoulder pathology are very frequent in persons with and without shoulder pain.
Br J Sports Med, 2021 • April 9, 2021
This consensus statement addresses the lack of specific guidelines for concussion management in para-athletes. It highlights the need for tailored approaches due to the unique challenges presented by ...
KEY FINDING: The SCAT5 should not be used in and of itself to make, or exclude, the diagnosis of concussion in a para athlete, and a para athlete may have a concussion even if their SCAT5 is deemed to be ‘normal’.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This pilot study investigated the safety and efficacy of micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections for treating refractory shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with...
KEY FINDING: There were no significant adverse events throughout the study period.
PLOS ONE, 2021 • June 25, 2021
This study investigated the relationship between muscle fat infiltration (MFI) in cervical muscles and clinical disability in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). The findings reveale...
KEY FINDING: Patients with DCM had significantly higher muscle fat infiltration (MFI) in the multifidus and semispinalis cervicis (MFSS) and longus capitis/colli (LC) muscles compared to healthy controls.
Nutrients, 2021 • June 11, 2021
This systematic review assessed the literature on dietary supplements for sport performance in para-athletes, identifying 15 relevant studies. The review found that evidence supporting supplement use ...
KEY FINDING: Evidence for the effectiveness of supplements like caffeine, creatine, and vitamin D in para-athletes is inconclusive, with results varying across studies.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • May 21, 2021
This study investigated the relationship between musculoskeletal pain, particularly shoulder pain, and pain-related psychological factors in individuals with newly acquired spinal cord injury (SCI) du...
KEY FINDING: Moderate shoulder pain was reported in 40% of individuals with new SCI, accompanied by clinically elevated kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, fear of pain, and reduced quality of life.
JMIR Formative Research, 2021 • August 9, 2021
The WHEELS mHealth app was developed for wheelchair users with SCI or LLA, aiming to improve lifestyle behaviors. A 12-week pilot study explored the app's usability, feasibility, and effectiveness, wi...
KEY FINDING: The WHEELS app was successfully developed with 16 behavior change strategies.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • July 26, 2021
This case report presents the successful use of brachialis (BRA) muscle transfer to restore wrist extension in a C4 tetraplegic patient previously classified as ICSHT 0, who had no other available mot...
KEY FINDING: The brachialis (BRA) muscle can be successfully transferred to restore wrist extension in tetraplegic patients classified as ICSHT 0.