Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 • August 9, 2023
This review was based on 7 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Among four out of these seven studies, participants with cSCIs demonstrated significant improvements in UL function, strength, grasp...
KEY FINDING: Four out of seven studies demonstrated statistically significant improvements in outcome measurements on UL function and strength after RT.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • November 18, 2022
This study evaluated the usability of the Myosuit, an exosuit designed to assist individuals with lower limb motor impairments, in domestic and community environments. The research combined quantitati...
KEY FINDING: The Myosuit received an above-average usability score, indicating that it is generally easy to use. Participants expressed high satisfaction with most of the technical features of the Myosuit.
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a modified orthopedic robot-assisted percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for treating single-segment osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). The stud...
KEY FINDING: The robot group had a significantly shorter working channel establishment time compared to the C-arm group (P<0.001).
Medicine, 2022 • December 1, 2022
This case report presents a novel approach to treating multiple cervical fractures using robot-assisted anterior transpedicular screw (ATPS) fixation combined with a custom 3D printed implant. The pat...
KEY FINDING: Robot-assisted ATPS fixation with a 3D printed implant is a feasible, safe, and accurate method for treating multiple cervical fractures.
Sensors, 2023 • August 14, 2023
This study describes and validates a methodology to derive clinically relevant wheelchair mobility metrics (WCMMs) from IMUs placed on the wheelchair frame and wheel in real-life settings. The set of ...
KEY FINDING: IMUs can accurately measure wheelchair distance, speed, number of pushes, and turning characteristics in real-world settings.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2021
The study investigated the expectations of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) regarding exoskeletons through an online survey distributed via the Dutch Patient Association for SCI. Results from...
KEY FINDING: A significant majority (74.7%) of individuals with SCI considered exoskeletons a positive and desirable innovation.
Brain Neurorehabil, 2023 • March 31, 2023
This study investigated the effects of robot-assisted tilt table (RATT) exercise on cardiopulmonary function in healthy young adults. By manipulating the robot-assisted mode, tilt angle, and functiona...
KEY FINDING: The angle of the tilt table had a significant effect on cardiopulmonary function, with higher angles resulting in increased values for RPP, HR, and %HRmax when FES was switched off.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study explored the use of the Nintendo™Wii Fit as a virtual reality-based intervention to improve gait, balance, and quality of life in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). The ...
KEY FINDING: Participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in gait speed after the intervention, and these improvements were maintained at a four-week follow-up.
Healthcare, 2024 • September 13, 2024
This study quantifies the distribution of conventional (TAU) and technology-aided (TWT) treatments in SCI neurorehabilitation, assessing technology adoption and resource usage based on therapeutic goa...
KEY FINDING: Technology adoption averaged around 30% across all participants.
PLOS ONE, 2021 • August 13, 2021
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a smart environment controlled by infrared oculography (IROG) for people with severe motor disabilities. The results showed that participants who used the sys...
KEY FINDING: Participants who used the system showed significant improvements in their ability to control the TV and expressed greater satisfaction with their performance.