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, 2021 • June 1, 2021
Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is a condition where bone forms in soft tissues after neurological injury, limiting joint movement and daily activities. This case report describes a successf...
KEY FINDING: Functional resection of NHOs surrounding hip joints, combined with rehabilitation, can restore significant hip function and patient independence after traumatic brain injury.
Cureus, 2022 • April 4, 2022
This case report presents a rare instance of traumatic posterolateral spondyloptosis in the thoracic spine, resulting in complete spinal cord injury. The surgical management involved open reduction an...
KEY FINDING: The patient sustained a posterolateral T3-T4 fracture-dislocation with complete spinal cord injury (SCI) after a fall from a height.
PeerJ, 2022 • May 18, 2022
This study examined the effects of low-frequency EMS applied to the lower extremities during handcycling on acute oxygen uptake in healthy adults. The results showed a significant increase in oxygen u...
KEY FINDING: EMS significantly increased oxygen uptake during both sitting and handcycling. Specifically, there were significant differences between SIT vs. EMS_SIT, EMS_SIT vs. HANDCYCLE, and HANDCYCLE vs. EMS_HANDCYCLE.
PeerJ, 2022 • July 29, 2022
This study investigates the effects of exercise therapy on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats by analyzing the expression of lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs using RNA-seq technology. The research identifies ...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 76 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs), 33 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), and 30 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between SCI rats and exercise therapy rats.
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2022 • June 26, 2022
The study compared one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery with one-stage anterior-approach surgery for severe thoracolumbar fractures with spinal cord injury. The combined approach led to great...
KEY FINDING: Blood loss and operation time were significantly greater in the combined anterior-posterior surgery group compared to the anterior-approach surgery group.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • March 1, 2023
This case report describes a rare instance of complete SCI resulting from postoperative seroma following scoliosis surgery, emphasizing the importance of prompt postoperative examination and early reh...
KEY FINDING: A 15-year-old female with idiopathic scoliosis experienced complete SCI post-surgery due to seroma, demonstrating significant neurological recovery from AIS A to D after intensive rehabilitation including RAGT.
J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2021 • August 9, 2021
This case report details the management of a severe thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) in a professional American football player with pre-existing scoliosis. The patient received a multimodal treatmen...
KEY FINDING: A professional football player sustained a T8 AIS A thoracic SCI in the setting of idiopathic scoliosis.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between musculoskeletal pain, fear-avoidance factors, quality of life (QoL), and activity in active manual wheelchair users with spinal cord in...
KEY FINDING: A strong association was identified between pain catastrophizing and task-specific shoulder pain, indicating that psychological factors significantly influence the experience of pain during activities.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • January 18, 2022
This study examined shoulder tendon adaptations in wheelchair rugby athletes following a graded exercise test to exhaustion, considering different impairments and tendon occupation ratio. The findings...
KEY FINDING: The echogenicity of the biceps tendon significantly reduced post-exercise, suggesting fluid inflow into the tendon.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021 • August 31, 2021
This literature review examines neuro-orthopedic surgical techniques for upper limb spasticity in adults, aiming to evaluate the evidence for their efficacy. The review covers various surgical approac...
KEY FINDING: Most surgical procedures for upper limb spasticity are complex, consisting of several techniques based on the patient's problems and goals, which interferes with evaluating each procedure individually.