Browse the latest research summaries in the field of orthopedics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion versus posterior cervical laminectomy in treating acute central cord syndrome (ACCS) without fractures or dislo...
KEY FINDING: Both anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and posterior cervical laminectomy significantly improved ASIA classification, motor scores, and sensory scores in ACCS patients.
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2023 • August 25, 2022
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of combined medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). UKA combined wi...
KEY FINDING: UKA combined with ACLR is an effective therapeutic option with good outcome and return to sport rate on the long-term.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This global survey reveals inconsistencies in how acute spinal cord injuries (SCI) are managed worldwide, specifically regarding steroid use, hemodynamic management, and the timing of surgery. The stu...
KEY FINDING: Steroid use for acute SCIs is more common in LMICs compared to high-income countries (HICs), despite concerns about their effectiveness and potential complications.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This study aimed to create a practical classification system for acute cervical SCI, addressing limitations of existing methods. A modified Delphi process, including expert discussions and an internat...
KEY FINDING: Spinal stability, cord compression, and neurological impairment are the most important factors influencing surgeons' decisions regarding the surgical management of cervical SCI.
Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 • August 23, 2022
Exosomes are nano-vesicles involved in cell-to-cell communication, impacting processes like cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis, with implications for various diseases, including orthopedi...
KEY FINDING: Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) exosomes participate in tissue repair and injury processes, suggesting their potential as drug carriers. Macrophage-derived exosomes can affect the tissue microenvironment by modulating immune function and tend to accumulate in cancer cells due to specific surface proteins.
Materials Today Bio, 2022 • August 19, 2022
PEEK's stable chemical and physical properties, excellent X-ray transmittance, and bone-like mechanical properties make it suitable for orthopedic implants. However, its biological inertness leads to ...
KEY FINDING: Surface modification of PEEK, including bioactive material coating, chemical treatment, and physical treatment, enhances bioactivity, allowing easier integration with native bone tissue.
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a modified orthopedic robot-assisted percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for treating single-segment osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). The stud...
KEY FINDING: The robot group had a significantly shorter working channel establishment time compared to the C-arm group (P<0.001).
BioMed Research International, 2022 • September 7, 2022
This retrospective study investigated predictive factors for late-onset neurological deficits in patients with posttuberculous thoracic kyphosis. The study found that a larger spinal cord sagittal dia...
KEY FINDING: Patients with neurological symptoms had a significantly greater spinal cord sagittal diameter ratio (SDR) and a smaller spinal cord angle (SCA) compared to those without symptoms.
Diagnostics, 2022 • August 31, 2022
The study developed a diagnostic support tool for DCM using grip strength and GRT measurements from DCM surgery patients and healthy controls. GRT and grip strength showed good diagnostic accuracy ind...
KEY FINDING: The diagnostic support tool, combining GRT and grip strength, showed an overall sensitivity of 88.2% and a specificity of 78.1% in diagnosing DCM.
Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 • September 16, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of early extensive posterior decompression on neurological outcomes in patients with severe traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (tcSCI). The results indicated that ea...
KEY FINDING: A significant improvement in neurological function was observed in patients undergoing early extensive decompression by laminoplasty.