Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • February 9, 2018
This study aimed to determine the effect of indoor wheelchair curling training on trunk control in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study used a randomised, controlled, single-bl...
KEY FINDING: The modified functional reach test (MFRT) and nonlinear dynamic systems analysis (NDSA) did not show any significant differences in sitting stability after the curling training.
Rehabilitation Research and Practice, 2018 • March 12, 2018
This study evaluated a modified Hölmich protocol for athletes with long-standing adductor-related groin pain (LSAGP). The modified protocol included adductor stretching, elastic band exercises, core s...
KEY FINDING: The modified Hölmich protocol significantly improved pain, muscle strength, and range of motion.
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 • May 1, 2018
This study investigated the use of tendon transfer surgery to reconstruct hand function in patients with cervical spinal cord injuries, focusing on grasp and pinch abilities. The results showed that t...
KEY FINDING: Grasp force significantly improved at 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the first stage surgery compared to preoperative values.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • July 1, 2018
The article proposes a three-tiered approach to assess motor function in tetraplegic upper limbs, including voluntary strength testing, evaluation of LMN integrity using electrical stimulation, and ev...
KEY FINDING: Latent motor responses can be detected in individuals classified with motor complete SCI, suggesting potential for recovery.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This article describes a scoping review protocol designed to evaluate peer-reviewed literature focusing on activity-based therapy (ABT) interventions for individuals with neurologically impaired upper...
KEY FINDING: The scoping review will identify noninvasive ABT interventions to augment and facilitate neuroplasticity of the upper extremity.
Behavioural Neurology, 2018 • July 4, 2018
This study introduces a novel quantitative assessment method using natural prehension movements to evaluate hand dexterity impairment in patients with cervical myelopathy (CM). The study compared preo...
KEY FINDING: Preoperative patients exhibited significantly greater grip aperture during reach-to-grasp movements and weaker grip force than controls when lifting the most slippery object (silk).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • July 1, 2019
This pilot study examined personal and wheelchair factors related to increased pretibial skin pressures in elite wheelchair racers during static and dynamic conditions. Increased kneeling plate angle ...
KEY FINDING: Increased kneeling plate angle was moderately associated with dynamic pressures, meaning a more vertical angle leads to higher pressure during racing.
Asian Spine J, 2018 • December 1, 2018
This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of neck pain (NP) among athletes by analyzing existing literature up to September 2015. The review included six studies with low-to-moderate ri...
KEY FINDING: The review found that neck pain is highly prevalent among athletes, similar to the general population.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • September 4, 2018
This case report highlights the rare but severe complication of Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) following spinal cord injury, leading to significant spinal disruption and aortic displacement. The pat...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with a 48-year history of T3 AIS A paraplegia. He experienced painless low back crepitance.
J Korean Neurosurg Soc, 2018 • November 1, 2018
This case series reports on three cases of surfer's myelopathy in novice surfers, highlighting the rapid progression of paraplegia following back pain. The study emphasizes the importance of early rec...
KEY FINDING: Surfer’s myelopathy can lead to devastating neurological outcomes, including complete paraplegia and bladder/bowel dysfunction.