Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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PRS Global Open, 2023 • December 14, 2023
This study examined the outcomes of 111 reconstructive flap operations for pressure ulcers, finding a 90% viability rate one month post-operation. Multivariable analysis identified higher BMI, congeni...
KEY FINDING: Higher body mass index is associated with increased risk of flap failure.
Spinal Cord, 2024 • December 20, 2023
This retrospective cohort study examined risk factors for major postoperative complications after flap surgery for stage III and IV pressure injuries (PIs) in individuals with spinal cord injury or di...
KEY FINDING: Major complications occurred more often in individuals with stage IV PI.
Spinal Cord, 2024 • December 21, 2023
The study assessed current practices in the management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and asymptomatic spinal cord compression (ASCC) through a web-based survey of spinal surgeons and ...
KEY FINDING: There is significant variability in the definition and management of mild DCM among professionals.
中国修复重建外科杂志, 2023 • December 1, 2023
This study investigates the effectiveness of a one-stage posterior eggshell osteotomy combined with long-segment pedicle screw fixation for treating ankylosing spondylitis patients with both kyphosis ...
KEY FINDING: The study found that the surgery significantly improved patients' pain, disability, kyphosis (hunchback), and spinal alignment.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • January 9, 2024
This study evaluated the use of an ultrasonic bone scalpel (UBS) for removing retrovertebral osteophytes during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) compared to the traditional high-speed dr...
KEY FINDING: The use of UBS resulted in significantly shorter operation times compared to HSD (92.1 vs 123.7 minutes, P < 0.05).
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2024 • January 2, 2024
This case report describes the successful surgical management of a 76-year-old male with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) who presented with sudden chest and back pain and paralysis of the ...
KEY FINDING: SSEH can present with sudden neck, back, or lumbar pain, often followed by motor and sensory disturbances and urinary dysfunction.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This case report presents the successful surgical management of a 13-month-old male with traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation and severe C6-7 distraction injury following a motor vehicle accident. ...
KEY FINDING: Posterior instrumented fusion with laminar hooks and polyester tape can be a viable option for stabilizing severe cervical spine injuries in infants when traditional screw fixation is not feasible due to small bone size.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • January 4, 2024
This study evaluated the anterior atlantoaxial motion preservation fixation (AMPF) technique for treating complex axis fractures involving both odontoid process and Hangman’s fractures. The retrospect...
KEY FINDING: AMPF is a feasible and effective method for simultaneously treating odontoid process and Hangman’s fractures with C2/3 instability.
JPRAS Open, 2024 • December 6, 2023
This article describes a hybrid approach combining maggot debridement therapy (MDT) and flap reconstruction for managing sacral sores, particularly in spinal cord injury patients. The approach aims to...
KEY FINDING: The hybrid approach, combining maggot debridement therapy (MDT) and flap reconstruction, accelerates wound healing in sacral sores.
J Spine Surg, 2023 • December 6, 2023
This case report documents the successful treatment of cervical wound dehiscence which is a rare postoperative complication of cervical spinal surgery. Our case report demonstrates three cases of succ...
KEY FINDING: Prominent spinous process at the level of a previous posterior cervical incision is a sign of internal cervical wound dehiscence.