Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Neural Regeneration Research, 2022 • January 7, 2022
This case series study explored the effects of combining cortical intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) with precise nerve root stimulation on motor function in patients with chronic spinal cord...
KEY FINDING: Bilateral resting motor evoked potential amplitude was increased after treatment, indicating improved nerve signal strength.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • January 7, 2022
The study explores the barriers and facilitators to changing bowel care practices among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Key findings highlight ...
KEY FINDING: Environmental context and resources, including workplace flexibility and access to support, significantly impact bowel care changes.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study aimed to identify and analyze the biosocioeconomic profile associated with the occupation and education of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) from Brazil. The study found a serious emplo...
KEY FINDING: A significant reduction in employment rate was observed after SCI, from 91.3% to 15.2%.
JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol, 2022 • January 19, 2022
With an overall MAPEall lesions of 12.99%, the accuracy fell below the standard acceptable MAPE of –10% to +10% with a moderate agreement (concordance correlation coefficient=0.577). The HR accuracy o...
KEY FINDING: HR measured with the PPG technique showed lower accuracy in people with SCI than in those without SCI.
Frontiers in Medical Technology, 2021 • October 8, 2021
This study explores the lived experience of individuals with spinal cord injuries using the ReWalk exoskeleton, revealing that successful integration depends on social and organizational processes, no...
KEY FINDING: The meaning of mobility extends beyond functional ability; standing and walking with the exoskeleton held socio-cultural significance linked to self-identity and life priorities. Physical mobility represents more than functional capacity.
Brain Sci., 2022 • January 17, 2022
This study explored the potential benefits of combining robot-assisted rehabilitation (RAR) with non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). The re...
KEY FINDING: The 10-meter walk test (10MWT) improved in both groups, but the increase was significantly greater following RAR + NIBS than RAR −NIBS.
Journal of Neurotrauma, 2022 • May 1, 2022
This multi-center study aimed to identify predictors of neurological improvement in elderly patients with CSCI without major bone injury. In AIS A–C cases, body mass index (OR: 1.112), magnetic resona...
KEY FINDING: In AIS A–C cases, body mass index (BMI), MRI signal change, AIS grade on admission, dementia/delirium comorbidity, and post-injury pneumonia were identified as independent prognostic factors for walking recovery.
J. Clin. Med., 2022 • January 13, 2022
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to neuroplastic changes throughout the central nervous system (CNS), affecting sensorimotor and autonomic pathways. These changes extend beyond the primary sensorimotor ...
KEY FINDING: Studies indicate that even in cases of complete SCI, sensory pathways may remain intact, with sensory information still reaching the brain without the patient's conscious awareness.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 • January 6, 2022
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to paralysis and a unique form of neurogenic disuse osteoporosis, heightening fracture risk at the distal femur and proximal tibia. The review identifies factors impacti...
KEY FINDING: Bone loss after SCI is distinct from other disuse conditions in both severity and mechanism.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • February 1, 2022
Adults with traumatic SCI are at increased risk for developing both general psychological morbidity as well as most specific psychological conditions. Chronic centralized and neuropathic pain is robus...
KEY FINDING: Adults with SCI had a higher incidence of psychological morbidities compared to those without SCI.