Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Heliyon, 2024 • April 25, 2024
This study aimed to dissect the neuroimmune-related regulatory mechanisms of SCI and OA using bioinformatics analysis. The study suggests that a miRNA-gene-pathway network is implicated in the neuroim...
KEY FINDING: A total of 185 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in both SCI and OA.
Cureus, 2024 • April 7, 2024
This retrospective study evaluated the incidence of vertebral artery injury (VAI) in 96 patients with cervical spine fracture dislocation using MRI. The results showed that 18.75% of patients had VAI,...
KEY FINDING: The study found that 18.75% of patients with cervical spine fracture dislocation had VAI based on MRI findings.
Sports Medicine, 2024 • June 26, 2024
This study examined a large cohort of former professional American-style football players to better understand associations between early AFE to football and a variety of outcomes. Despite the finding...
KEY FINDING: AFE was not independently associated with adverse later life outcomes.
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol., 2024 • June 20, 2024
This study assessed neuromuscular fatigue by comparing rapid force production in elbow flexors and extensors between athletes with amputation (AMP) and spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI athletes exhibited...
KEY FINDING: SCI athletes had lower MVF and RFDpeak values than AMP athletes.
Cureus, 2024 • May 31, 2024
Electrical stimulation techniques, including eSCS, tSCS, and FES, have emerged as promising modalities for promoting motor recovery in individuals with SCI. The reviewed clinical trials have demonstra...
KEY FINDING: Epidural electrical stimulation (eSCS) shows promise in eliciting significant improvements in motor function, especially for severe SCI.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2024 • September 16, 2024
This study aims to present cases of cervical injuries treated with posterior decompression and stabilization. One of our patients was a 72- years old female with a history of mild trauma due to fall. ...
KEY FINDING: All patients showed improved cervical curvature and range of motion with the advantages of reduction of intraoperative haemorrhage, as well as a decrease in postoperative rehabilitation duration.
World Journal of Orthopedics, 2024 • October 18, 2024
This study analyzes research trends in exercise therapy (ET) for pain management in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) patients over the last decade using bibliometric analysis. Key findings include a...
KEY FINDING: There was a rapid increase in annual publication output in 2015, followed by stable growth in subsequent years, indicating growing scholarly attention.
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2024 • November 5, 2024
This study aimed to determine the RTS rate in amateurs after spine injury and to identify factors possibly influencing RTS. The RTS rate in amateur athletes after an isolated spinal injury without spi...
KEY FINDING: The return-to-sport (RTS) rate in amateur athletes after an isolated spinal injury was 62% after six months and 81% after twelve months.
Can J Surg, 2024 • November 13, 2024
The Canadian Spine Society's annual conference highlights advancements in spine care and surgery. Key topics include spinal deformity management, surgical technique improvements, and the influence of ...
KEY FINDING: Lower socioeconomic status and infrequent annual health examinations are associated with late referrals for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, potentially increasing the need for surgery.
Cureus, 2024 • November 7, 2024
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant post-operative risk, especially in major surgeries. While pharmacological prophylaxis is common, it may be contraindicated due to bleeding risks. This edito...
KEY FINDING: Basic physiotherapy exercises, such as ankle pumps, static hamstring, and quadriceps exercises, initiated early can prevent DVT by preventing blood pooling in the lower limbs and increasing venous return.