Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pediatrics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Am J Perinatol, 2023 • September 1, 2023
Many life-limiting or life-altering neurologic conditions are first recognized in the prenatal period, most commonly via routine ultrasound or genetic screening. Identification of possible fetal neuro...
KEY FINDING: Prenatal identification of neurologic abnormalities should prompt involvement of a fetal palliative care team.
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2023 • April 16, 2022
Pediatric and adult SCI differ in terms of pathogenesis, clinical characteristics and treatment. Treatment of SCI in children and adolescents remains controversial. Although current treatment cannot c...
KEY FINDING: Children and adolescents with SCI are considered to have a greater potential for neurological improvement compared with adults.
Orthopädie, 2022 • July 8, 2022
The article presents a rare case of a 5-year-old female with bilateral Salter-Harris II fractures and slipped capital femoral epiphysis secondary to autosomal recessive osteopetrosis. Initial surgical...
KEY FINDING: The study presents a case of successful surgical treatment of a rare combination of conditions: bilateral Salter-Harris II fractures associated with growth plate slippage secondary to confirmed osteopetrosis (OP).
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023 • February 3, 2023
This retrospective cohort study compared the clinical outcomes of four different femoral implants (telescopic rod, plate and screws, elastic nail, and non-elongating rod) in children with osteogenesis...
KEY FINDING: Children with Sillence type III (severe OI) had the highest revision rate and shortest implant survival period, while those with type I (mild OI) had the lowest revision rate and longest survival period.
Cureus, 2024 • June 22, 2024
This case report describes the surgical treatment of a one-year-old child with quadriplegia due to a traffic accident resulting in cervical spine injuries at C1/2 and C6/7. Initial management included...
KEY FINDING: A one-year-old child with a C6/7 vertical distraction injury and C1/2 spinal cord injury was surgically treated using Nespron tape and an autologous iliac bone graft.
Front. Rehabil. Sci., 2023 • May 19, 2023
This study investigated the impact of rural versus urban living on healthcare access and long-term health outcomes in adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings indicated that ...
KEY FINDING: Individuals residing in rural regions report lower levels of education, income, employment rates, private health insurance, and community integration.
Pediatric Rheumatology, 2023 • July 24, 2023
C1-C2 subluxation refers to the partial displacement of C1 and C2 that limits the movement or rotation of the neck. Initial management of C1-C2 subluxation in ERA should be focused on protecting the c...
KEY FINDING: The diagnosis of C1-C2 subluxation is mostly based on radiographs and cervical spine computed tomography.
Exp Neurol, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This study investigates the immunomodulatory effects of azithromycin on hemoglobin (Hgb)-induced inflammation in microglia, both in vitro and in a rat model of neonatal intraventricular hemorrhage (IV...
KEY FINDING: Hgb induces a pro-inflammatory response in microglia, increasing ROS production, cytotoxicity, and altering mitochondrial function.
BMC Pediatrics, 2024 • January 23, 2024
This study analyzed the clinical characteristics of Chinese children with SCIWORA, exploring contributing factors and mechanisms. The results showed that SCIWORA is more prevalent in children under ei...
KEY FINDING: SCIWORA is more prevalent in Chinese children under eight years old, with a higher incidence in females than males.
Cureus, 2024 • March 29, 2024
This study highlights a significant burden of pediatric traumatic brain and spinal injuries in Bulgaria. Various types of injuries, predominantly head trauma, with falls being the most common cause, o...
KEY FINDING: The largest percent are patients with brain concussion (85.07%, n=114).