Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Cureus, 2024 • May 23, 2024
This case report highlights the physiotherapeutic approach in managing a 23-year-old female patient with atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) who underwent C1-C2 lateral mass fixation. The patient presented...
KEY FINDING: Early physiotherapy intervention post-C1-C2 lateral mass fixation positively affected the patient's quality of life and daily functioning.
International Journal of Surgery, 2024 • March 18, 2024
This review summarizes recent advancements in nerve transfers for dysfunctions following CNS injuries, exploring rehabilitation strategies informed by enhanced insights into neural plasticity. The ana...
KEY FINDING: For spinal cord injuries, nerve transfer can lead to an increase of 3.13 in the Medical Research Council grade for muscle strength.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2024 • June 24, 2024
This study evaluated the time from injury to surgery for patients with traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) in South-East Norway, finding that only 47% of patients underwent surgery within the...
KEY FINDING: Less than half (47%) of the patients with cSCI were operated on within the recommended 24 h time frame after injury.
Cureus, 2024 • July 26, 2024
This case report highlights the rare but serious complication of perioperative spinal cord injury (POSCI) following a Whipple procedure. A 65-year-old male with pre-existing cervical stenosis experien...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced an acute change in neurological exam four hours following his surgery concerning for perioperative cervical spine injury of undetermined etiology.
Cureus, 2024 • July 30, 2024
This study evaluated epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) in 34 patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) experiencing spasticity and chronic disorders of consciousness. The results showed...
KEY FINDING: Epidural spinal cord stimulation was administered for an average of 4 ± 1.5 days.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2024 • September 16, 2024
This study aims to present cases of cervical injuries treated with posterior decompression and stabilization. One of our patients was a 72- years old female with a history of mild trauma due to fall. ...
KEY FINDING: All patients showed improved cervical curvature and range of motion with the advantages of reduction of intraoperative haemorrhage, as well as a decrease in postoperative rehabilitation duration.
J. Clin. Med., 2024 • September 10, 2024
Rehabilitation of the cervical spine after surgery is essential for improving physical function and the ability to perform daily activities and enhancing overall quality of life. The multifaceted reha...
KEY FINDING: Rehabilitation programs should be based on patient-reported outcomes, performance tests, and disease prognosis to determine the best course of action.
Can J Surg, 2024 • November 13, 2024
The Canadian Spine Society's annual conference highlights advancements in spine care and surgery. Key topics include spinal deformity management, surgical technique improvements, and the influence of ...
KEY FINDING: Lower socioeconomic status and infrequent annual health examinations are associated with late referrals for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, potentially increasing the need for surgery.
Eur. Burn J., 2024 • September 3, 2024
This case report details the management of a 69-year-old male with a high-voltage electrical burn to the scalp who developed an unexpected extradural abscess. The patient's treatment involved multidis...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed an extradural abscess, which is a rare complication following electrical burns, requiring urgent surgical drainage and debridement.
Spine Surg Relat Res, 2024 • May 10, 2024
This multicenter study evaluated the impact of ankylosis on intraoperative blood loss volume in elderly patients with cervical spine injury. The study revealed that the presence of ankylosis was signi...
KEY FINDING: Ankylosis was significantly associated with increased blood loss volume when unadjusted for surgical time.