Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice, 2022 • November 14, 2022
This case report emphasizes the importance of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) in detecting spinal positioning-related neurological complications during kyphoscoliosis correction in...
KEY FINDING: IONM is valuable in detecting spinal positioning-related neurological complications during kyphoscoliosis correction. The case highlights how IONM can identify issues arising from patient positioning before surgical maneuvers.
Cureus, 2023 • February 8, 2023
This study evaluates the single anterior approach for treating subaxial cervical spine dislocation (CSD), a condition that can cause significant neurological issues. The study included 64 patients who...
KEY FINDING: Reduction of the dislocation was achieved in 92.2% of cases using the anterior approach, with only 7.8% requiring corpectomy.
Scientific Reports, 2023 • February 11, 2023
This study examined the characteristics and impact of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) on cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) outcomes in older adults. The research involved a...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of OPLL in older adults with CSCI was found to be 22.0% in the study population.
Cureus, 2023 • February 20, 2023
This study compared short-segment fixation with fracture level inclusion (SSFIFL) to long-segment pedicle fixation (LSPF) for treating unstable thoracolumbar fractures with partial spinal cord injurie...
KEY FINDING: No significant differences were found in radiological outcomes (kyphotic angle, kyphotic deformation, Beck index) between SSFIFL and LSPF groups at the final follow-up.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This case report describes the rehabilitation of a 26-year-old male with paraplegia secondary to a giant cell tumor of the D11 vertebra. The patient underwent surgical decompression and tumor resectio...
KEY FINDING: The patient, initially with paraplegia (ASIA B), regained walking ability through an individual rehabilitation program.
Cureus, 2023 • February 6, 2023
This case report describes a C6-C7 fracture dislocation with associated neurological deficits following a motor vehicle accident. Early surgical intervention, including decompression and stabilization...
KEY FINDING: The patient's neurological status returned to normal after surgical intervention and rehabilitation, with full power and sensation regained in all limbs at the two-year follow-up.
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2023 • February 16, 2023
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the efficacy of short antibiotic treatment durations (5-7 days) compared to longer durations (10 days) for osteomyelitis complicating pressure ulcers in spinal ...
KEY FINDING: A 5 to 7-day antibiotic treatment following surgical debridement and flap covering appears to be a safe and effective treatment strategy for osteomyelitis complicating pressure ulcers.
Spine Deformity, 2025 • September 4, 2024
This case report describes a rare instance of delayed neurological deficit six years after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery, caused by a medially misplaced thoracic pedicle screw followin...
KEY FINDING: A medially misplaced T8 pedicle screw, previously asymptomatic, caused a delayed neurological deficit six years after scoliosis surgery following a motor vehicle collision.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This report highlights the case of a young man with high tetraplegia who was able to fulfill his desire to participate in sport attaining functional independence, safety, comfort and overall enjoyment...
KEY FINDING: The participant was able to independently navigate a sailboat using sip-and-puff controls.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This retrospective study evaluated the treatment outcomes of 15 patients with post-traumatic neglected cervical facet dislocations. The patients underwent either anterior cervical discectomy and fusio...
KEY FINDING: Patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) after complete closed reduction with an intact disco-ligamentous complex showed positive outcomes.