Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Korean J Neurotrauma, 2014 • June 1, 2014
This retrospective study reviewed eight patients with vertebral burst fractures resulting from suicide attempts by jumping, admitted between 2003 and 2012. The study analyzed demographics, injury char...
KEY FINDING: The mean age of the patients was 26.5 years, and there were eleven vertebral burst fractures in eight patients.
Conflict and Health, 2014 • March 20, 2014
This study evaluates a spinal cord injury rehabilitation program implemented in Sri Lanka following the 2009 conflict, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of providing such care in a compl...
KEY FINDING: The majority of patients (83.2%) were successfully discharged to the community.
Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med, 2025 • January 1, 2025
This consensus statement introduces a new approach to extrication, prioritizing time-sensitive and patient-centered care over strict movement minimization. The recommendations advocate for empowering ...
KEY FINDING: Self-extrication is now considered the preferred initial approach when appropriate.
Eur Spine J, 2012 • January 24, 2012
The study aimed to determine the neural space narrowing of the lower cervical spine during simulated rear crashes with whiplash protection systems (WHIPS and AHR) compared to no head restraint (NHR). ...
KEY FINDING: The study found that the average peak narrowing of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramen was not statistically different between the WHIPS, AHR, and NHR conditions.
Animals, 2016 • February 16, 2016
This paper examines risk calculation methods in eventing. It argues the jump itself is the primary locus of risk. Future research should focus on falls at jumps.
KEY FINDING: The primary locus of risk for riders and horses is the jump itself, and the action of the horse jumping.
Eur Spine J, 2009 • April 24, 2009
The study presents results of surgical treatment for thoracolumbar flexion-distraction fractures in young patients caused by motor vehicle crashes, focusing on function, pain, and neurological recover...
KEY FINDING: Fusion was achieved in all patients at follow-up, and clinical condition was satisfactory with absence of significant pain, indicating mechanical stability.
Eur Spine J, 2006 • January 1, 2006
The study used a biofidelic whole cervical spine model to simulate frontal impacts at varying severities (4, 6, 8, and 10 g) to quantify canal pinch diameter (CPD) narrowing. Dynamic impact CPD narrow...
KEY FINDING: Frontal impact caused significant dynamic CPD narrowing at C0-dens, C2-C3, and C6-C7 intervertebral levels.
Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes, 2009 • February 19, 2009
This study aimed to define the incidence and pattern of severe equestrian trauma, identify the current level of in-patient rehabilitation services, describe functional outcomes for patients, and discu...
KEY FINDING: Rehabilitation therapy is underutilized following severe equestrian trauma.
Journal of Patient Experience, 2016 • July 1, 2016
This study provides in-depth understanding into the issues affecting the pursuit of health information for persons with TBI, SCI, and burn injuries. Our findings emphasize the utility of the Internet....
KEY FINDING: The majority of respondents found information via the Internet and advocated its use when asked to describe their ideal health information system.
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2025 • January 24, 2025
This study investigates the effect of surgical timing on perioperative complications in spinal trauma patients. Delayed surgical treatment may be associated with more perioperative complications compa...
KEY FINDING: Delayed surgical treatment is potentially associated with more perioperative complications compared to early surgery in non-SCI patients.