Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • June 1, 2018
Nerve and tendon transfer surgeries are valuable techniques for improving upper extremity function in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). These procedures involve sacrificing a functio...
KEY FINDING: Surgical options to improve function include surgery to restore elbow extension, wrist extension, and hand opening and closing function, catering to the specific needs of individuals with cervical SCI.
Brain and Spine, 2024 • November 28, 2024
This narrative review consolidates knowledge on the acute phase management of tSCI patients within the context of polytrauma, underscoring the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach. It highlights ...
KEY FINDING: Damage control resuscitation (DCR) and damage control surgery (DCS) are essential for preventing and correcting post-traumatic physiological derangements to minimize bleeding until hemostasis is achieved.
J Cell Mol Med, 2020 • August 17, 2020
This study investigates the effects of mechanical stress and decompression on autophagy and apoptosis after spinal cord injury (SCI) in a rabbit model. The results indicate that decompression reduces ...
KEY FINDING: Decompression reduces intramedullary pressure (IMP) after spinal cord injury (SCI), with piotomy showing the most significant decrease.
Healthcare, 2024 • December 22, 2023
This retrospective study analyzed surgical procedures for pressure injuries (PIs) in spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) patients, focusing on postoperative complications and recurrence using a specif...
KEY FINDING: Sacral PIs were associated with a higher risk of minor complications post-surgery.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • March 1, 2024
These guidelines recommend intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring for high-risk patients undergoing spine surgery to detect and manage intraoperative spinal cord injury. The guidelines suggest ide...
KEY FINDING: Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring is recommended for high-risk patients undergoing spine surgery, based on a review of 164 studies.
Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 2023 • October 10, 2022
This study investigated the causes and consequences of neglected traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) in 18 patients who underwent surgical treatment more than 14 days after injury. The results show...
KEY FINDING: Delayed referral to a tertiary hospital was the most common cause of neglect in the studied patients.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This case report introduces a modified ACDF technique for treating centrum focal OPLL, which occupies the central position of the vertebral body. The modified ACDF procedure involves resecting part of...
KEY FINDING: Postoperative imaging showed that cervical curvature was recovered and spinal canal compression was relieved.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • March 1, 2024
This clinical practice guideline (CPG) updates the 2017 recommendations on the timing of surgical decompression for acute spinal cord injury (SCI), evaluating evidence for early (≤24 hours) and ultra-...
KEY FINDING: The guideline recommends that early surgery (within 24 hours of injury) should be considered for adult patients with acute spinal cord injury, no matter the severity or location of the injury.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • April 30, 2023
This study investigated the correlation between surgical approach (anterior vs. posterior) and the severity of dysphagia in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (C-SCI). The key finding was that ...
KEY FINDING: The anterior surgical approach was significantly correlated with the severity of dysphagia in patients with C-SCI, as measured by both mVDS and PAS scales.
Journal of Orthopaedics, 2023 • May 16, 2023
This review explores the current clinical management of spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on strategies to mitigate secondary injury mechanisms. The review highlights the importance of early decompre...
KEY FINDING: Early surgical decompression (within 24 hours of injury) is associated with improved sensorimotor recovery in SCI patients.