Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Nutrients, 2021 • June 11, 2021
This systematic review assessed the literature on dietary supplements for sport performance in para-athletes, identifying 15 relevant studies. The review found that evidence supporting supplement use ...
KEY FINDING: Evidence for the effectiveness of supplements like caffeine, creatine, and vitamin D in para-athletes is inconclusive, with results varying across studies.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • May 21, 2021
This study investigated the relationship between musculoskeletal pain, particularly shoulder pain, and pain-related psychological factors in individuals with newly acquired spinal cord injury (SCI) du...
KEY FINDING: Moderate shoulder pain was reported in 40% of individuals with new SCI, accompanied by clinically elevated kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, fear of pain, and reduced quality of life.
JMIR Formative Research, 2021 • August 9, 2021
The WHEELS mHealth app was developed for wheelchair users with SCI or LLA, aiming to improve lifestyle behaviors. A 12-week pilot study explored the app's usability, feasibility, and effectiveness, wi...
KEY FINDING: The WHEELS app was successfully developed with 16 behavior change strategies.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • July 26, 2021
This case report presents the successful use of brachialis (BRA) muscle transfer to restore wrist extension in a C4 tetraplegic patient previously classified as ICSHT 0, who had no other available mot...
KEY FINDING: The brachialis (BRA) muscle can be successfully transferred to restore wrist extension in tetraplegic patients classified as ICSHT 0.
J NeuroEngineering Rehabil, 2021 • August 23, 2021
This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of a robot-based rehabilitative protocol to recover wrist functionality after traumatic injuries. Clinical results revealed that the robot-based re...
KEY FINDING: Functionality, assessed through the function subscale of PRWE scale, improved in both groups
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022 • April 1, 2022
This study investigates the interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) data and body composition analysis in individuals with high and complete spinal cord injury (SCI). The research hi...
KEY FINDING: Sportsmen with SCI had significantly lower mean VO2peak, weight-normalized VO2peak, fat-free mass (FFM)-normalized VO2peak, and body cellular mass (BCM)-normalized values compared to able-bodied controls.
Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2022 • October 1, 2021
This study used a decision analysis model to compare the cost-effectiveness of early microdiscectomy versus 6 months of nonoperative care for chronic lumbar radiculopathy (symptoms lasting 4 to 12 mon...
KEY FINDING: Early surgical treatment of patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy (defined as symptoms of 4 to 12 months duration) was cost-effective
Br J Sports Med, 2022 • April 1, 2022
This infographic summarizes the first position statement from the Concussion in Para Sport (CIPS) group, addressing the need for specific guidelines for managing concussions in para athletes. The posi...
KEY FINDING: Regular preparticipation and periodic health examinations are essential for para athletes to establish a baseline reference point for concussion symptoms, though interpretation poses challenges.
PLOS ONE, 2021 • October 14, 2021
This study investigated gene expression changes in the vastus lateralis muscle following different strength training regimes (CON/ECC+ and CON/ECC) during rehabilitation after ACL-R. The results indic...
KEY FINDING: Significant changes were detected in the expression of 26 mRNAs, several of them involved in muscle wasting/atrophy, indicating ongoing muscle remodeling processes.
Arch Bone Jt Surg, 2021 • September 1, 2021
The study aimed to compare the effects of conventional rehabilitation with and without innovative aquatic proprioceptive training on athletes after ACL reconstruction. The results showed that adding a...
KEY FINDING: Innovative aquatic proprioceptive training improves proprioception efficiency in individuals with ACL reconstruction.