Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2017 • March 16, 2017
Central Cord Syndrome (CCS) is the most common of the spinal cord injury syndromes. Few cases have been presented with gunshot wound (GSW) as a cause of a central cord syndrome, and none, to our knowl...
KEY FINDING: Only four cases of CCS caused by GSW have been reported in the literature. In all of the above-mentioned cases, there was radiological or surgical evidence of spinal canal bullet or bone fragments.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2015 • October 8, 2015
This study investigated potential associations between chronic whiplash and incomplete spinal cord injury by comparing individuals with chronic WAD to healthy controls and those with iSCI. The researc...
KEY FINDING: Participants with chronic WAD showed reduced spinal cord motor tract integrity compared to controls.
J Pediatr Intensive Care, 2015 • January 1, 2015
Spinal cord injury is uncommon in the pediatric population with a lifelong impact for the patient and family. Prehospital management is focused on maintaining an adequate airway and circulation being ...
KEY FINDING: Cervical injuries make up 80% of all SCIs in children, with 18% of these having atlanto-occipital dislocation, and concomitant head injury may be present in up to three quarters of patients with SCI.
BMJ Open, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study investigates the quality of life (QoL) among individuals with rugby-related spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in South Africa, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability an...
KEY FINDING: Participation in activities and income were significantly associated with overall QoL among rugby players with spinal cord injuries.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2017 • August 31, 2017
The Austrian Spinal Cord Injury Study (ASCIS) collects longitudinal data on simple forms within a 7-stage follow-up examination timeline. ASCIS is uniquely positioned in Austria to capture detailed in...
KEY FINDING: The implementation of the ASCIS in 2012 created the first nationwide SCI patient registry in Austria.
Eur Spine J, 2010 • August 22, 2009
This review emphasizes the importance of assuming cervical spine injury in all trauma patients and outlines the principles of early management and treatment. Key aspects covered include initial stabil...
KEY FINDING: Careful assessment is critical to identify instability and prevent secondary injuries in cervical trauma patients.
J Surg Res, 2016 • May 1, 2016
The study identified distinct recovery trajectories for physical and mental health after non-neurologic injury, challenging the prevailing mental model of a uniform "Big Hit" recovery trajectory. Phys...
KEY FINDING: Three distinct physical component score (PCS) trajectories were identified: low baseline with no improvement, initial decline followed by gradual improvement, and sharp decline followed by rapid recovery.
Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, 2024 • June 13, 2024
This study presents a case series of three young children with traumatic atlantoaxial joint infra-anterior dislocation complicating odontoid fracture (ADOF) who were treated conservatively. The conser...
KEY FINDING: All three patients' C1-2 infra-anterior dislocations were successfully reduced using gentle traction methods (halo or occipital-jaw) without surgery.
Eur Spine J, 2009 • August 15, 2009
This study examined 50 patients with acute traumatic central cord syndrome and found that age significantly affects clinical outcomes. Younger patients experienced greater improvements in motor and se...
KEY FINDING: Patients under 50 years of age showed the greatest absolute and relative improvements in motor and sensory scores.
Annals of Medicine & Surgery, 2024 • October 28, 2024
This study analyzes the diagnosis and treatment conditions of polytrauma patients with spinal injuries, clarifying factors influencing prognosis. The survival rate of patients who underwent their first...
KEY FINDING: Patients operated on within 12–48 h had the best survival rates, while those operated on earlier or later had poorer outcomes.