Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pediatrics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This retrospective study examined the real-world practice patterns of medical management of neurogenic bladder in a pediatric cohort, focusing on oxybutynin use, dosing variability, and potential drug...
KEY FINDING: There was significant variability in oxybutynin dosing among the pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder, with the median daily dose being 0.36 mg/kg.
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2023 • February 1, 2023
This guideline addresses pediatric acute hyperextension spinal cord injury (PAHSCI), a distinct type of SCIWORA increasingly prevalent in children, especially those involved in dance. The guideline pr...
KEY FINDING: PAHSCI is defined as acute thoracolumbar SCI without fracture and dislocation in children after hyperextension of the spine, especially during back-bend in dance training.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This case report describes a unique instance of split notochord syndrome in a male, followed from birth to 18 years, detailing various congenital defects and surgical interventions. The patient presen...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with defects of the abdominal wall and cloacal exstrophy, a transposed anus, and split bony elements of the spine.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • August 11, 2019
The study aimed to develop the International SCI Pediatric Activity and Participation (A&P) Basic Data Set to standardize the recording of activity and participation information in children with SCI. ...
KEY FINDING: The International SCI Pediatric A&P Basic Data Set includes 13 variables across three domains: ADLs, participation, and physical activities.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 • January 7, 2020
The case report presents the successful management of a 3-year-old girl with a rare unilateral C4–C5 facet dislocation without neurological deficit following a motor vehicle collision. Closed reductio...
KEY FINDING: The study highlights the successful management of a rare case of unilateral cervical facet dislocation in a toddler without neurological deficit using closed reduction and a minerva cast.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2019 • December 20, 2019
The study investigated residual neuromotor capacity in children with SCI using neurophysiological assessment methodology, comparing muscle activation patterns during movement attempts with those of ty...
KEY FINDING: Evidence of intentional leg muscle activation below the level of lesion was found in 11/24 children with SCI, and was classified based on activation pattern.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • February 29, 2020
This case report details the medical and rehabilitation history of a child who sustained a cervical SCI at 3 months of age and underwent activity-based locomotor training (AB-LT) starting at ~3 years ...
KEY FINDING: The child demonstrated significant improvements in neuromuscular capacity, especially in head and trunk control, after participating in ABT.
Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2020 • February 27, 2020
This case report presents a rare instance of acute spinal cord infarction in a teenager following a minor trauma, initially presenting with normal MRI findings. The key to diagnosis was the identifica...
KEY FINDING: Initial MRI scans can be normal in cases of acute spinal ischemia, necessitating repeat imaging if symptoms persist.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • June 19, 2020
This retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 88 children with spinal cord injuries (SCI) due to spinal hyperextension during dancing to explore the underlying mechanisms. The results suggest ...
KEY FINDING: Most patients (95.5%) had a neurological level of injury between T4 and T12, indicating the thoracic region is particularly vulnerable.
Child Neurology Open, 2020 • May 27, 2020
The authors described 2 children treated with baclofen for hypertonia, who developed serious side effects due to their compromised kidney function. Both patients presented with severe AKI requiring re...
KEY FINDING: Two children with AKI developed decreased level of consciousness and respiratory difficulties after starting oral baclofen for tone management.