Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Rehabil Res Dev, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study evaluated the use of an ergonomic hand drive mechanism (EHDM) in terms of wrist orientations that may predispose individuals to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The results indicate that EHDM ...
KEY FINDING: Use of the EHDM resulted in reduced wrist extension compared to conventional manual wheelchair (CMW) use, particularly during percentiles 20 to 40 of the push.
IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine, 2014 • January 30, 2014
The paper introduces NaTUre-gaits, a novel over-ground gait rehabilitation system designed to address the limitations of therapist-assisted body weight supported (TABWS) training. The system aims to p...
KEY FINDING: NaTUre-gaits is capable of providing secure locomotor training environment, reducing manpower and labor involvement during rehabilitation training process, and inducing comfortable (or natural) gait patterns on the subject walking with the gait system.
Science Advances, 2025 • April 9, 2025
The study introduces MyoGestic, a neural interface system that includes a 32-channel monopolar EMG bracelet and an open-source software framework designed for rapid experimentation and adaptation to p...
KEY FINDING: The study successfully decoded motor intent in real time from participants with SCI, spinal stroke, and amputations, achieving multiple controllable motor dimensions within minutes.
Adv. Healthcare Mater., 2021 • June 4, 2021
This review explores the potential of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) as artificial muscles controlled by the nervous system, highlighting their mechanical and electrical performance advantages....
KEY FINDING: Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) with nanostructured carbon electrodes offer fast response times, long lifetimes, good reliability, high energy efficiencies, and large strains, making them suitable for artificial muscle applications.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2021 • May 28, 2021
This study investigates kinematic changes in blue-spotted salamanders (Ambystoma laterale) during hindlimb regeneration, comparing them with the amphibious fish Polypterus senegalus to understand loco...
KEY FINDING: Salamanders in the early stages of regeneration exhibit a higher undulation frequency, particularly around the pelvic girdle.
J Extracell Vesicles, 2021 • April 22, 2021
This study presents the first-in-human application of allogeneic UC-MSC-EVs during cochlear implantation, aiming to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes. A patient with Menière’s disease received ...
KEY FINDING: The intracochlear application of allogeneic UC-MSC-EVs during cochlear implantation appeared safe, with no acute systemic or local toxicity observed within the 5-day observation period and during the 24-month follow-up.
Neurospine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This meta-analysis examined the safety and accuracy of robot-assisted (RA) techniques for cervical screw placement in spine surgery. It included one RCT, three comparative cohort studies, and three ca...
KEY FINDING: The meta-analysis indicated that robot-assisted techniques achieved an 88.0% rate of optimal cervical screw placement accuracy.
World Journal of Urology, 2023 • May 17, 2023
This study investigates the safety and feasibility of using spider silk for erectile nerve reconstruction during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Six patients underwent RARP with spider si...
KEY FINDING: Spider silk nerve reconstruction (SSNR) during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is feasible and does not cause major complications.
Neurospine, 2023 • September 1, 2023
This commentary discusses the advancements in robot-assisted (RA) spinal surgery and its potential to become a routine minimally invasive approach. It highlights the enhanced safety, accuracy, and min...
KEY FINDING: Robot-assisted techniques offer high accuracy in pedicle screw placement (96.4%) and minimal screw-related complications.
Front. Robot. AI, 2024 • March 13, 2024
This cross-sectional study investigated the potential of the Myosuit, a cable-driven exosuit, to enhance walking efficiency in adolescents with neurological impairments during ambulatory activities of...
KEY FINDING: Five out of six participants completed the walking course in less time with the exosuit's assistance, although this reduction was not statistically significant (p=0.08), it showed a large effect size (d=0.88).