Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 2023 • June 1, 2023
This case report describes a patient who developed White Cord Syndrome (WCS) after anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF). The patient presented with acute neurologic deterioration post-operat...
KEY FINDING: A 64-year-old female patient with a C5-C6 tubercular lesion experienced acute neurologic deterioration (ASIA A grade) after undergoing ACCF.
Global Spine Journal, 2025 • February 1, 2025
This retrospective multicenter study analyzed 140 elderly patients with cDISH-related injuries (106 fractures, 34 SCI without fracture) compared to matched controls. Patients with cDISH-related fractu...
KEY FINDING: Elderly patients with cDISH-related spine injuries involving fractures did not show significantly different complication rates, ambulation outcomes, or paralysis severity compared to matched controls.
eLife, 2023 • July 18, 2023
The study conducts a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) using 22,016 Japanese individuals and identifies 14 significant loci, 8 of which were previously unreported. A Mendelian r...
KEY FINDING: Identified 14 significant loci associated with OPLL, including 8 previously unreported loci.
Cureus, 2023 • June 29, 2023
This case report describes a rare presentation of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in a young female patient with a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient developed POTS durin...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced a significant increase in heart rate (35-40 bpm) upon tilting, without a drop in blood pressure, leading to the diagnosis of POTS after excluding other potential causes of tachycardia and syncope.
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 • July 26, 2023
The editorial discusses how bone homeostasis affects tumor bone metastasis, highlighting that bone metastasis is a common complication of malignant tumors, influenced by interactions in the bone micro...
KEY FINDING: Dysregulation of bone remodeling impairs immune cell function, leading to immune evasion and promoting tumor cell survival and growth in the bone.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023 • July 27, 2023
This case report presents a 38-year-old female patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) who developed Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) after a minor traumatic episode. The patient underwent surgical treat...
KEY FINDING: A patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) developed Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) following a minor trauma.
Diseases, 2023 • August 22, 2023
This case report investigates the effects of go-kart driving on muscle spasticity in a patient with spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient, who regularly practiced go-kart racing, reported transient re...
KEY FINDING: A go-kart driving session can reduce muscle spasticity in a paraplegic patient who had an SCI.
MDM Policy & Practice, 2023 • July 30, 2023
This study evaluated a newly developed online patient decision aid (PtDA) for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury considering upper extremity reconstructive surgery. The PtDA improved partici...
KEY FINDING: Participants had a 20% increase in knowledge after using the PtDA.
Global Spine Journal, 2025 • February 1, 2025
This study investigates the treatments and outcomes of hangman’s fractures in geriatric patients using a large multicenter database in Japan. The study reveals a high bony fusion rate with appropriate...
KEY FINDING: The bony fusion rate for hangman’s fractures in the geriatric population was high, around 90% for Type I and Type II fractures.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • November 15, 2023
This study investigates the impact of a wheelchair half marathon on the immune response of athletes with cervical (CSCI) and thoracic/lumber (SCI) spinal cord injuries, focusing on interleukin-1 recep...
KEY FINDING: IL-1ra levels were higher in SCI participants immediately after the race compared to CSCI participants. Additionally, IL-1ra increased in both groups one hour after the race.