Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • June 23, 2022
This case study investigated the potential of brain-computer interface (BCI) motor priming to enhance upper-extremity function following intensive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) trainin...
KEY FINDING: The participant's arm and hand function improved from 96/232 at baseline to 117/232 after tSCS training alone.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • September 9, 2022
This multi-center randomized controlled trial compared FES therapy to conventional therapy in individuals with incomplete tetraplegia to improve upper extremity function. The study found that both FES...
KEY FINDING: Both FES therapy and conventional therapy resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in self-care ability for individuals with incomplete tetraplegia.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • May 31, 2022
This study synthesized qualitative research to understand influences on participation in life after spinal cord injury (SCI), revealing five analytical themes encompassing external context, personal p...
KEY FINDING: External contextual influences, such as physical environment and societal attitudes, significantly affect participation in life after SCI.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • June 9, 2022
This study examined the impact of falls and fear of falling on participation, autonomy, and life satisfaction in individuals with subacute SCI during the first year post-injury. The study found that f...
KEY FINDING: Over one third (38.3%) of participants fell over the 6-month tracking period.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • April 5, 2022
The study investigated the effect of haptic biofeedback (HB) during manual wheelchair propulsion on shoulder joint reaction moments in 18 long-term wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries. Results ...
KEY FINDING: Tangential force increased significantly by 74-87% with haptic biofeedback training.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • October 13, 2022
This study aimed to identify the psychosocial barriers and facilitators impacting sexual function and satisfaction post-SCI from the perspective of people living with the injury. Six themes emerged: I...
KEY FINDING: Participants face barriers due to societal stereotypes and stigmatization, impacting their sexual confidence and self-esteem.
J. Clin. Med, 2022 • October 4, 2022
This study evaluated the length of vertebral fusion as a potential indicator for reduced rehabilitation success in individuals suffering from cervical spinal cord injury. The length of fusion, SCIM at...
KEY FINDING: Cervical fusion length was identified as an independent predictor of functional outcome, as measured by the Spinal Cord Independence Measure II (SCIM II).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • November 1, 2019
This case report describes a 62-year-old man with chronic cervical SCI who experienced autonomic dysreflexia and was successfully treated with an intravesical botulinum toxin injection. The injection ...
KEY FINDING: Intravesical botulinum toxin injection can effectively control symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia in patients with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study documents bladder management practices among SCI patients in Pakistan, highlighting the preference for CIC but also the common practice of reusing disposable catheters due to cost. The stud...
KEY FINDING: CIC was the preferred method of bladder management, followed by indwelling Foley catheters.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study provides a profile of SCI patients in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting demographic, socioeconomic, and injury-related characteristics. The findings reveal a slightly different profile compared t...
KEY FINDING: The average annual incidence rate of SCI in KZN was 12.3 per 100,000 population. The majority of participants were male (62%) with a male to female ratio of 6:4, and the mean age was 36.69 years.