Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pediatrics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • September 8, 2022
This study evaluated the accuracy of a novel algorithm for estimating gait speed in children undergoing rehabilitation using a single ankle-worn inertial sensor. The algorithm showed accurate gait spe...
KEY FINDING: The measurement error of the sensor-based gait speed estimation was low in both standardized (0.01 m/s) and daily life (0.04 m/s) conditions.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022 • October 31, 2022
This study investigates the characteristics of pediatric spinal cord injuries (PedSCI) in South Korea between 1990 and 2019, identifying key differences between traumatic (TSCI) and non-traumatic (NTS...
KEY FINDING: Traumatic SCIs were more frequent, especially in males aged 15–19 years.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
Transcutaneous spinal stimulation (scTS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique showing promise for improving motor function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Studies in adults demons...
KEY FINDING: scTS can modulate spinal circuitry to optimize the integration of task-specific input, facilitating and enhancing motor output, originally focused on sitting posture, standing, and stepping, and more recently extended to arm and hand function.
Life, 2023 • February 5, 2023
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of combining non-invasive spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) with physical therapy in children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) who were also receivi...
KEY FINDING: The study found that participants tolerated tSCS well, with no adverse events observed during the course of the study.
BMC Pediatrics, 2025 • March 17, 2025
This retrospective study examined factors influencing functional independence outcomes in children with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. The study identified that shorter ...
KEY FINDING: The total SCIM-III score significantly improved from admission to discharge (p < 0.001), indicating functional gains during rehabilitation.
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020 • September 29, 2020
This case report describes a rare instance of neonatal cervical spinal cord injury following an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, presenting with unusual and subtle symptoms. The infant's initial sympto...
KEY FINDING: A neonate with C2 spinal cord injury presented with atypical symptoms: hoarse voice, swallowing dysfunction, and decreased upper limb movement.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2019 • December 20, 2019
The study investigated residual neuromotor capacity in children with SCI using neurophysiological assessment methodology, comparing muscle activation patterns during movement attempts with those of ty...
KEY FINDING: Evidence of intentional leg muscle activation below the level of lesion was found in 11/24 children with SCI, and was classified based on activation pattern.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • June 19, 2020
This retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 88 children with spinal cord injuries (SCI) due to spinal hyperextension during dancing to explore the underlying mechanisms. The results suggest ...
KEY FINDING: Most patients (95.5%) had a neurological level of injury between T4 and T12, indicating the thoracic region is particularly vulnerable.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • August 31, 2022
The study investigates the barriers and supports for children in kindergarten through fifth grade returning to school after a spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D). Survey results indicated that chil...
KEY FINDING: A significant number of children were placed in integrated education after their SCI/D, despite not experiencing cognitive decline.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This case report describes a unique instance of split notochord syndrome in a male, followed from birth to 18 years, detailing various congenital defects and surgical interventions. The patient presen...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with defects of the abdominal wall and cloacal exstrophy, a transposed anus, and split bony elements of the spine.