Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The integumentary system (IS) is often overlooked in ACLR rehabilitation, but impairments can limit movement. The IS contributes to temperature regulation, sensation and mobility. Assessment of the IS...
KEY FINDING: The integumentary system contributes to thermoregulation, sensation, and fascial mobility, all crucial for rehabilitation after ACLR.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2021 • December 14, 2021
The study investigates the biomechanical and kinematic effects of cervical rotatory manipulation (CRM) on the spinal cord using a finite element model. The model simulated CRM in flexion, extension, a...
KEY FINDING: Lower von Mises stress was observed on the spinal cord after CRM in the flexion position, indicating reduced stress.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study compared the effectiveness of a digital exercise therapy application (DETA) with conventional physical therapy (PT) for treating nonoperative knee conditions. The results indicated that the...
KEY FINDING: The DETA group reported significant decreases in PROMIS-PI scores compared to the PT group.
Fluids and Barriers of the CNS, 2022 • January 4, 2022
This study introduces a novel method for non-invasive and selective opening of the BCSFB using a single low-energy focused shockwave pulse (FSW) with microbubbles to enhance drug delivery into CSF cir...
KEY FINDING: A single low-energy shockwave pulse can noninvasively and selectively open the BCSFB.
North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ), 2021 • March 21, 2021
The current study revealed spinal fractures and/or cord injuries had high incidences of associated injuries that had a predominance of local distribution. These findings, in combination with the mortal...
KEY FINDING: Associated bony and internal organ injuries were common, occurring in 63% of cervical spine injury patients, 79% of thoracic spine injury patients, and 71% of lumbar spine injury patients.
J Neurosurg Spine, 2023 • February 24, 2023
This study analyzed data from the National Trauma Data Bank to investigate sports-related traumatic spinal injuries (TSIs) in adults from 2011 to 2014. The research aimed to determine the common mecha...
KEY FINDING: Cycling injuries were the most common cause of sports-related TSIs, accounting for 80.9% of cases.
Trials, 2022 • March 7, 2022
This study protocol outlines a clinical trial investigating the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The primary objective is to d...
KEY FINDING: ESWT has shown promise in preclinical studies for nerve regeneration, reducing neuronal degeneration, and improving motor function after spinal cord ischemia.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 2021 • June 1, 2021
Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is a condition where bone forms in soft tissues after neurological injury, limiting joint movement and daily activities. This case report describes a successf...
KEY FINDING: Functional resection of NHOs surrounding hip joints, combined with rehabilitation, can restore significant hip function and patient independence after traumatic brain injury.
Cureus, 2022 • April 4, 2022
This case report presents a rare instance of traumatic posterolateral spondyloptosis in the thoracic spine, resulting in complete spinal cord injury. The surgical management involved open reduction an...
KEY FINDING: The patient sustained a posterolateral T3-T4 fracture-dislocation with complete spinal cord injury (SCI) after a fall from a height.
PeerJ, 2022 • May 18, 2022
This study examined the effects of low-frequency EMS applied to the lower extremities during handcycling on acute oxygen uptake in healthy adults. The results showed a significant increase in oxygen u...
KEY FINDING: EMS significantly increased oxygen uptake during both sitting and handcycling. Specifically, there were significant differences between SIT vs. EMS_SIT, EMS_SIT vs. HANDCYCLE, and HANDCYCLE vs. EMS_HANDCYCLE.