Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Advances in Orthopedics, 2022 • June 13, 2022
This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of caregivers regarding pressure injury (PI) prevention and care in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) at a rehabilitation ce...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding PI prevention and care (M = 73.68%).
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2022 • May 27, 2022
This study investigated the clinical and socio-demographic determinants of community reintegration in people with spinal cord injury (PWSCI) in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province. The resu...
KEY FINDING: Male PWSCI showed higher RNLI scores compared to female PWSCI, indicating better community reintegration.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study identified risk factors for falls and fall-related injuries among wheelchair users with SCI. The study found that shorter time since SCI and higher mobility levels were associated with a hi...
KEY FINDING: Shorter time since SCI is associated with a higher risk of falls.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • June 28, 2022
This study examined the longitudinal effects of time since injury and age at injury on outcomes of quality of life, physical function, secondary conditions, and participation in people with traumatic ...
KEY FINDING: Longer time since injury was associated with more secondary conditions.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The review analyzed 37 articles (12 SR, 25 FES) focusing on restoring hand function in SCI patients, identifying key areas for technological advancement and clinical application. A major finding was t...
KEY FINDING: Most studies focus on the engineering of the devices rather than on the actual functional improvements experienced by users.
NeuroReport, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study investigates the neuroprotective effect of Notoginsenoside R1 (NGR1) in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI) and its underlying mechanism. Results demonstrate that NGR1 administration reduces...
KEY FINDING: NGR1 administration enhances neurological function and mitigates tissue damage and motor neuron loss after SCI compared to the vehicle group.
Medicine, 2022 • June 24, 2022
This case report presents the successful use of diaphragm pacing implantation in a patient with cervical SCI, leading to improved respiratory function and ventilator weaning. The study highlights the ...
KEY FINDING: Diaphragm pacing implantation significantly improved respiratory function after cervical SCI.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • July 12, 2022
This study investigated the effects of scES on bladder function through targeted mapping during filling cystometry, using high-resolution MRI and computational modeling to understand the neuroanatomic...
KEY FINDING: Targeted scES improved bladder compliance, reduced urinary incontinence, and mitigated autonomic dysreflexia associated with bladder distention.
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 • June 15, 2022
This study aimed to explore the clinical features and outcomes of children with spinal cord injury (SCI) without fracture or dislocation. The study showed that backbend during the dance was the main c...
KEY FINDING: Backbend during dance was the main cause of spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation in the studied population.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 • June 15, 2022
This study investigated the temporal changes in cardiac structure, function, and mechanics in individuals with cervical and thoracolumbar SCI during the sub-acute phase (within the first 6 months post...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with cervical SCI showed significant reductions in cardiac function between 3 and 6 months post-injury, including decreases in end diastolic volume, stroke volume, myocardial contractile velocity, and peak diastolic longitudinal strain rate.