Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Scientific Reports, 2019 • June 13, 2019
The study aimed to validate a fetal lamb model for spina bifida (SB) research, comparing two surgical models (with and without myelotomy) to normal lambs. The myelotomy model best phenocopied the anat...
KEY FINDING: The myelotomy model best replicates the anatomy, pathophysiology, and symptoms of non-cystic spina bifida (SB).
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025 • June 11, 2024
Deep hypothermia helps protect the spinal cord, but is invasive. The motor evoked potential disappeared during aortic clamping in nine patients. Six patients recovered completely from aortic clamping ...
KEY FINDING: The motor evoked potential disappeared during aortic clamping in nine patients.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 2002 • August 15, 2002
This study investigates the potential of olfactory mucosa (OM) transplantation to improve facial nerve regeneration in rats after nerve transection. The findings indicate that OM transplantation reduc...
KEY FINDING: OM transplantation improved vibrissae movement by up to 80% of control values, demonstrating enhanced motor performance.
International Journal of Spine Surgery, 2022 • October 12, 2022
This systematic review summarizes the existing literature regarding the use of amniotic membrane preparations, treatment regimens, and indications within spinal surgery. The review of reported studies...
KEY FINDING: Amnion products show promising effects in reducing epidural adhesions and scar tissue after spine surgery.
BioMed Research International, 2016 • October 17, 2016
This study investigated the spatiotemporal changes of CGRP during spinal fusion to explore its role in bone regeneration. The results demonstrated that the early stage of normal spinal fusion is accom...
KEY FINDING: The density of CGRP reached its peak on the 21st day after the spinal fusion surgery in rats.
Phys Ther, 2003 • March 1, 2003
This case report chronicles the 25-year history of a man with a spinal cord injury who underwent hemicorporectomy (HCP) due to severe musculoskeletal deterioration and decubitus ulcers. The report det...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced a significant reduction in hospital days after undergoing hemicorporectomy, suggesting an improvement in overall health despite continued complications.
Biomedical Optics Express, 2011 • July 27, 2011
This study demonstrates the application of femtosecond lasers for precise ablation of melanocytes in Xenopus laevis tadpoles. It showcases the laser's ability to mark, pattern, and ablate these cells ...
KEY FINDING: Femtosecond lasers can be used to precisely ablate melanocytes in Xenopus laevis tadpoles, enabling controlled studies of cell migration and regeneration.
J. Pers. Med., 2023 • November 24, 2023
This study explores the use of a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to reconstruct 3D spinal vertebrae structures from synthetic biplanar X-ray images. The X2CT-GAN model was applied, focusing on an...
KEY FINDING: The GAN-based method can effectively reconstruct 3D spinal vertebrae structures from biplanar X-rays.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 • April 30, 2021
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) initiates a complex cascade of pathological events, including vascular disruption and blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB) breakdown, which exacerbate inflammation and t...
KEY FINDING: Blood vessel vascularization and remodeling after SCI are critical for SCI repair and functional recovery.
Materials Today Bio, 2025 • February 3, 2025
This review discusses the use of hydrogels in spinal surgery for treating intervertebral disc degeneration, spinal cord injury, and dural injury, highlighting their potential for mechanical support an...
KEY FINDING: Hydrogels can provide mechanical support to the spine, fill defects, and facilitate localized drug delivery, enhancing therapeutic effects while reducing adverse reactions.