Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2020 • July 17, 2020
This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness and safety of one- or two-step non-union therapy based on the “diamond concept” in older adults. The results indicated that non-union therapy according ...
KEY FINDING: Bone consolidation was achieved in 91.9% of patients after one-step and 76.9% after the Masquelet therapy.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • August 3, 2020
This case report presents the successful management of a severe thoracic spine fracture-dislocation in a 19-year-old male using total vertebrectomy and spine shortening via a posterior approach. The s...
KEY FINDING: Vertebrectomy and spine shortening via a posterior approach can be a good solution for thoracic spine fracture-dislocations, providing deformity correction and spinal stability.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2020 • April 27, 2020
This study investigated the relationship between neurological deficit and subsequent recovery in acute spinal cord injury (SCI) patients using ASIA score and electrodiagnostic studies. The neurologica...
KEY FINDING: Neurological recovery was highly significant at 6 months based on ASIA scores.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • August 31, 2020
This single-subject study investigated the combined effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on walking ability in an individual with incomplete spinal ...
KEY FINDING: Knee replacement reduced pain and limited knee hyperextension, allowing the participant to walk without consciously flexing her knees.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2020 • June 2, 2020
This randomized controlled trial assessed the effect of early zoledronic acid administration on bone loss in acute SCI patients. aBMD was measured at the forearm at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months...
KEY FINDING: Significant differences in aBMD were found between the control and Zoledronic acid groups at various forearm sites in paraplegic patients one year after SCI.
International Orthopaedics, 2021 • October 13, 2020
This narrative review examines advanced rehabilitation technologies used in orthopaedics, outlining their capabilities to support traditional therapy. Hospital-based technologies are used for conditio...
KEY FINDING: Hospital-based technologies like robotic devices are widely used in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, with expectations for future applications in other conditions.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 • September 28, 2020
This case report describes a rare instance of a 39-year-old female who survived a cervical spine fracture dislocation and oesophageal perforation following Long Scarf Syndrome. The patient was treated...
KEY FINDING: The patient survived a rare combination of cervical spine fracture dislocation and oesophageal perforation after Long Scarf Syndrome.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This article provides a guide for primary care physicians on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of shoulder pain in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). It emphasizes the importance of scree...
KEY FINDING: Shoulder pain is common after SCI, with prevalence ranging from 30% to 73%, and can negatively impact daily function.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • September 26, 2020
This study analyzed reported cases of soccer-related spinal cord injuries (SCI) from 1976 to 2020, identifying common mechanisms, affected demographics, and outcomes. The findings indicate that young ...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 14 cases of football-related SCI between 1976 and 2020, predominantly affecting young males with an average age of 19 years.
Nutrients, 2021 • January 29, 2021
Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan. Creatine supplementation, particularly with resistance tr...
KEY FINDING: Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan.