Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal disorders for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BioMed Research International, 2022 • September 7, 2022
This retrospective study investigated predictive factors for late-onset neurological deficits in patients with posttuberculous thoracic kyphosis. The study found that a larger spinal cord sagittal dia...
KEY FINDING: Patients with neurological symptoms had a significantly greater spinal cord sagittal diameter ratio (SDR) and a smaller spinal cord angle (SCA) compared to those without symptoms.
Surgical Neurology International, 2022 • August 26, 2022
This case report describes a 77-year-old woman with a spinal epidural arteriovenous fistula (SEAVF) who presented with progressive motor weakness, numbness, and urinary and fecal incontinence. The pat...
KEY FINDING: A patient with SEAVF experienced improved sphincter function 1.5 years after endovascular embolization.
Medicina, 2022 • September 19, 2022
The study aimed to differentiate NRROPs from RA based on imaging characteristics, as treatment strategies differ for each condition. The study found that NRROPs are characterized by significant retro-...
KEY FINDING: NRROPs showed more prominent retro-odontoid soft tissue thickening compared to RA.
Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 • September 15, 2022
This study reviewed 85 patients with failed posterior fossa decompression (PFD) for syringomyelia between 2015 and 2019. The patients were categorized into three groups based on the cause of PFD failu...
KEY FINDING: Recurrent cerebrospinal fluid flow obstruction at the foramen magnum is not the only cause of PFD failure; spinal pathologies and craniocervical instabilities can also contribute.
Neurospine, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This study aimed to identify factors affecting the prognosis of syringomyelia in CM-I patients after decompression surgery, focusing on the morphometric characteristics of the syrinx. The study found ...
KEY FINDING: Timely decompression surgery leads to better outcomes in CM-I patients with syringomyelia, reflected in higher CCOS scores and syrinx resolution rates.
Ann Transl Med, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This retrospective study analyzed 48 patients with Kümmell disease, classifying them into six types based on clinical and imaging findings. Different surgical approaches were used for each type, inclu...
KEY FINDING: The study found that visual analog scale (VAS) and Owestry disability index (ODI) scores improved significantly in all patients after surgery.
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022 • October 1, 2022
This review examines the application and progress of UBE in treating lumbar-related diseases, covering its development, clinical uses, operative techniques, complications, and advantages. UBE is shown...
KEY FINDING: UBE is effective for lumbar spinal stenosis, providing satisfactory decompression with less damage and good lumbar stability.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of “inside disc out” discectomy under intervertebral foramen endoscope for treating discogenic lumbar spinal canal stenosis (DLSS). The technique aims to d...
KEY FINDING: All 29 patients successfully completed the operation, with an average operation time of 90 minutes. Postoperative CT scans showed full decompression of the spinal cord with no residual pressure.
J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2022 • November 21, 2022
Spinal granulomas are rare inflammatory masses that can form within the spinal cord due to infectious or non-infectious processes. This case report details a unique instance of an intradural granuloma...
KEY FINDING: The authors present the first report of paraparesis caused by intradural granuloma secondary to organizing hematoma.
Pan African Medical Journal, 2022 • August 22, 2022
This case report highlights a rare presentation of cervical Pott's disease in a 66-year-old patient with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. The patient underwent surgical management involving corpec...
KEY FINDING: A 66-year-old patient with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis presented with cervical Pott's disease, characterized by neck pain, tingling, and heaviness in the upper limbs.