Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This retrospective cohort study elucidated the incidence and risk factors for pneumonia after acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI). The study revealed that aspiration pneumonia is common...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of pneumonia following traumatic cervical spinal cord injury was 18%, with 87% of these cases being aspiration-related.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine Foley catheter balloon burst volumes and the effect of latex Foley catheter size on balloon burst volume, as well as to measure the effect of Foley catheter material on fr...
KEY FINDING: Latex catheters are more likely to fragment when burst compared to silicone catheters.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study evaluated TMD in individuals with SCI compared to individuals without physical disabilities, using a cross-sectional design. The results indicated that the SCI group had higher levels of TM...
KEY FINDING: The SCI group showed statistically significant differences in range of movement compared to the control group (P = 0.020).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This study investigated the misuse of gabapentinoids in patients with neuropathic pain related to spinal cord injury, finding a high prevalence of misuse, particularly with pregabalin. The study ident...
KEY FINDING: The misuse rate was 81.9% in patients using pregabalin and 69.69% in patients using gabapentin.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigates the dual use of VA and Medicare outpatient services among Veterans with SCI/D, finding that a substantial portion (30%) are dual users. The study identifies factors such as age...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 30% of Veterans with SCI/D are dual users of VA and Medicare outpatient services.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This systematic review examined the frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adults with SCI, and associated risk and protective factors. The review found notable rates of suicidal ideation ...
KEY FINDING: The frequency of suicidal ideation ranged from 4% to 67% within study samples.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2022
The study describes functional and structural impairments of the pulmonary system in middle-aged people with cervical and upper thoracic SCI and to determine if findings are different from the general...
KEY FINDING: Pulmonary function was generally worse in participants with SCI compared to the controls.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This study investigated the association between neuromuscular function, motor function impairment, and muscle and tendon structures in individuals with SCI compared to a control group. The results sho...
KEY FINDING: Muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length were lower in SCI participants for most muscles studied (RF, VL, VM, TA).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This mixed-methods study examined the long-term impacts of TEQ and ALLWheel interventions on adults with SCI, focusing on psychological needs, motivation for LTPA, LTPA participation, and participatio...
KEY FINDING: The TEQ intervention group maintained higher autonomous motivation compared to the control group at follow-up.
Physiother Theory Pract., 2023 • August 3, 2023
This case report explores using technology-based motor skill training to improve wrist motor control in a man with incomplete SCI. The training involved isometric force tracking, and the participant s...
KEY FINDING: Error in force tracking improved with training, with similar gains during both extension and flexion phases.