Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J. Phys. Ther. Sci., 2023 • January 1, 2023
This case report investigated the effects of long-term body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on walking ability and physical function in an elderly individual with incomplete cervical spina...
KEY FINDING: The physical function of the lower limbs was improved, maintained, or showed delayed decline until 9.5 years post-injury.
Sensors, 2020 • November 4, 2020
This paper proposes a solution including customized motion capture and data elaboration with the aim of supporting medical personnel in the assessment of spinal cord-injured (SCI) patients using a whe...
KEY FINDING: The measurements computed by the SCI-APP show a good reliability for analyzing the movements of SCI patients’ propulsion wheelchair.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 2021 • February 1, 2021
This study aimed to identify factors associated with recovery in motor strength, walking ability, and bowel and bladder function after traumatic cauda equina injury (TCEI). The study found that shorte...
KEY FINDING: Shorter rehabilitation onset (time from injury to rehabilitation admission) was a significant predictor for both improvement in walking ability and bowel function.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 11, 2019
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is one of the most disabling impairments caused by SCI and achieving effective bowel management is a lifelong challenge. People with SCI are at risk of developing infectio...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome is the difference in the incidence of AAD between the probiotic and placebo groups at the end of antibiotic use, probiotic use, and two weeks thereafter.
Exp Neurol, 2020 • November 1, 2020
This review provides guidance on using animal SCI models, sharing experiences, problems encountered, and conclusions drawn to aid researchers in preclinical studies. It covers injury models, behaviora...
KEY FINDING: Selecting the appropriate SCI model is crucial, involving consideration of injury type, location, and severity, aligning with the experimental question and outcome measures.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • August 17, 2020
Reusable catheters are not widely used in industrialized countries due to the widespread availability of single-use catheters and patients’ concerns. However, currently there are only a few studies th...
KEY FINDING: A metanalysis of seven trials performed by Christison et al. (2017) reported no difference in UTI rates between the two IC techniques.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • January 16, 2023
This multicenter retrospective study aimed to identify predictors of early mortality after traumatic cervical spine injuries in older individuals, analyzing data from 1512 patients across 78 instituti...
KEY FINDING: Older age, male sex, cervical spine fracture, complete motor paralysis, and chronic kidney disease were identified as independent risk factors for early mortality in older patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • December 7, 2022
This article reviews the existing literature on nutrition, dietary intake, and nutrition education in persons with SCI as it relates to metabolic dysfunction. Nutrition education topics are presented ...
KEY FINDING: Persons with SCI often have poor dietary intakes, not meeting recommended guidelines for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Spinal Cord, 2019 • July 15, 2019
This study investigated the association between bone turnover markers and fall-related fractures in 106 individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) over a 1-year follow-up period. The primary finding wa...
KEY FINDING: High serum levels of carboxy terminal collagen crosslinks (CTX) increased the odds of being in the fracture group.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 • May 13, 2021
This study examined the correlation between erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression in men with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Given the high prevalence of ED following SCI, the researchers hypoth...
KEY FINDING: Depression was reported in 29.8% of the men with chronic SCI.