Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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SpringerPlus, 2014 • June 24, 2014
This study aimed to establish a standardized laparoscopic approach for pudendal nerve localization and electrode implantation in pigs. The laparoscopic technique proved feasible, reproducible, and saf...
KEY FINDING: Laparoscopic access to the pudendal nerve was successfully established in all pigs.
World J Orthop, 2015 • January 18, 2015
Spinal cord trauma is a prominent cause of mortality and morbidity. Aim of the surgery is to decompress the spinal channel and to restore the spinal alinement and mobilize the patient as soon as possi...
KEY FINDING: Spinal compression and neurological deficit are major factors in deciding whether to perform surgery.
Global Spine Journal, 2025 • January 1, 2023
This retrospective cohort study compared neurological outcomes and retreatment rates in multiple myeloma patients with high-grade ESCC treated with radiotherapy or surgery. The study found that surgic...
KEY FINDING: Surgical treatment was associated with significantly lower odds for neurological deterioration compared to radiotherapy (OR = .15; 95% CI .05 - .44; P < .01).
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025 • June 11, 2024
Deep hypothermia helps protect the spinal cord, but is invasive. The motor evoked potential disappeared during aortic clamping in nine patients. Six patients recovered completely from aortic clamping ...
KEY FINDING: The motor evoked potential disappeared during aortic clamping in nine patients.
International Journal of Surgery, 2025 • June 24, 2024
This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study evaluated the safety and efficacy of intrawound vancomycin powder in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) after posterior lumbar inter...
KEY FINDING: The study found an 87.5% decrease in the surgical site infection (SSI) rate in the vancomycin group compared to the control group.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2024 • December 1, 2024
This study analyzes the outcomes of patients with basilar invagination and atlantoaxial dislocation (BI-AAD) who underwent failed posterior fossa decompression (PFD) and introduces a novel revision su...
KEY FINDING: The revision surgery significantly improved the JOA and SF-12 scores one year after the operation, indicating better clinical symptoms and health status.
JOR Spine, 2024 • October 10, 2024
This study uses finite element analysis to compare different hybrid revision surgery strategies for two-level discontinuous adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) following anterior cervical discectomy a...
KEY FINDING: The D-C-D model, which uses artificial discs at both adjacent levels, showed the most significant reduction in biomechanical stress compared to other revision surgery models.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2024 • November 19, 2024
This retrospective study compared laminoplasty with selective unilateral pedicle screw fixation and laminectomy with bilateral lateral mass screw fixation for treating cervical hyperextension injury c...
KEY FINDING: Both surgical procedures led to significant improvements in postoperative AISA scores compared to preoperative scores, indicating enhanced neurological function after surgery.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2025 • January 1, 2025
The study introduces and evaluates the C1ZAS technique with an “in-out-in” approach as an alternative to C1 PS placement for AAD patients, especially those with narrow C1 pedicles. The radiographic an...
KEY FINDING: The C1ZAS technique, using an “in-out-in” approach, is a feasible alternative to C1 pedicle screw (PS) placement, particularly in patients with AAD and narrow C1 pedicles.
Journal of Central Nervous System Disease, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study demonstrates the surgical procedure and clinical significance of percutaneous endoscope-assisted CL implantation for SCS in managing neuropathic pain. The endoscopic-assisted technique allo...
KEY FINDING: Successful cylindrical lead implantation under endoscopic guidance was achieved in all patients, including those with failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and chronic pelvic pain.