Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Global Spine Journal, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This retrospective study evaluated the functional outcomes and characteristics associated with gunshot wounds (GSW) to the spine, analyzing data from 51 patients treated at a Level 1 Trauma Center bet...
KEY FINDING: Most patients with spinal GSW did not experience clinical improvement in their ambulatory status, with the majority having severe injuries (ASIA A).
Brain and Spine, 2024 • November 28, 2024
This narrative review consolidates knowledge on the acute phase management of tSCI patients within the context of polytrauma, underscoring the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach. It highlights ...
KEY FINDING: Damage control resuscitation (DCR) and damage control surgery (DCS) are essential for preventing and correcting post-traumatic physiological derangements to minimize bleeding until hemostasis is achieved.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • April 1, 2024
This study examined the associations between trauma-related characteristics and functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during inpatient rehabilitation by linking data from Pe...
KEY FINDING: Older age is associated with lower functional recovery during inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This case report describes a 17-year-old male who developed a headache as the primary symptom of a traumatic pneumorrhachis following a gunshot wound and spinal cord injury. The patient underwent surg...
KEY FINDING: Headache can be the main symptom of a subarachnoid pneumorrhachis, which is an unusual presentation of this condition.
Journal of Neurotrauma, 2023 • June 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine the incidence and characteristics of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) in elderly Japanese patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries (CSI). The results showed that...
KEY FINDING: 3.5% of elderly patients with CSI were complicated with BCVI.
Molecular Psychiatry, 2023 • February 1, 2023
The study examined racial/ethnic differences in neurophysiological reactivity and connectivity following trauma exposure using fMRI and psychophysiology. Findings revealed that Black and Hispanic indi...
KEY FINDING: Black participants showed lower tonic skin conductance levels and startle compared to White participants, but no differences were observed in physiological reactions to threat.
Disabil Rehabil, 2024 • March 1, 2024
The study systematically documents the availability of rehabilitation services in Tanzania, focusing on the Kilimanjaro region. The research highlights a potential gap between rehabilitation availabil...
KEY FINDING: The systematic review identified eleven organizations offering rehabilitation services in the Kilimanjaro region.
Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 2023 • October 10, 2022
This study investigated the causes and consequences of neglected traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) in 18 patients who underwent surgical treatment more than 14 days after injury. The results show...
KEY FINDING: Delayed referral to a tertiary hospital was the most common cause of neglect in the studied patients.
World Neurosurgery: X, 2023 • January 31, 2023
This study updates a previous systematic review on the worldwide incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) by including records published between April 2013 and May 2020. The review found data ...
KEY FINDING: The review identified TSCI incidence data for eight new countries, expanding knowledge to 49 countries. The TSCI incidence ranges from 3.3 to 195.4 cases per million (cpm) in subnational studies.
Molecular Psychiatry, 2023 • March 17, 2023
The study investigated the relationship between childhood maltreatment, white matter microstructure, and posttraumatic symptoms in adults who recently experienced trauma. The researchers found that ch...
KEY FINDING: Childhood maltreatment load predicted 6-month PTSD symptoms.