Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2015 • October 8, 2015
This study analyzes a case series of six male patients who developed recurrent post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) after surgical intervention. The aim was to identify potential risk factors and outcom...
KEY FINDING: The time between the initial spinal cord injury and the development of a syrinx varied greatly among the six patients.
Global Spine Journal, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This systematic review evaluates the comparative effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of early versus late decompressive surgery in adults with acute traumatic SCI. The review found variable ...
KEY FINDING: Early surgery for cervical spinal cord injuries may lead to clinically important improvements in neurological status.
JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques, 2016 • March 9, 2016
Thoracic pedicle screws are widely used for various spinal pathologies due to their superior biomechanics, but precise placement is crucial to avoid severe complications. Two basic screw trajectories ...
KEY FINDING: The straightforward technique, which parallels the superior end plate, offers the best insertional torque.
Cureus, 2017 • February 14, 2017
This case report describes a rare presentation of traumatic brachial nerve root avulsion with pseudomeningocele formation complicated by spinal epidural hematoma formation after a motor vehicle collis...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with right arm paralysis and was found to have multiple injuries including fractures and pneumothoraces.
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017 • March 1, 2017
This case report describes a 78-year-old man with DISH who developed thoracic spondylolisthesis and spinal cord compression, a previously unreported condition. The patient's symptoms included gait dis...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with gait disturbance and was found to have anterior spondylolisthesis and severe cord compression at T3 to T4 and T10 to T11.
International Orthopaedics (SICOT), 2002 • June 8, 2002
This study assessed pre-operative factors affecting the surgical results of expansive laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy in 37 patients. The study found that pre-operative JOA score, Pav...
KEY FINDING: Patients with better pre-operative JOA scores, greater compression ratios, and larger Pavlov ratios had better surgical outcomes.
Eur Spine J, 2004 • August 14, 2003
This technical note presents a minimally invasive technique using topical rt-PA for evacuating extensive spinal subdural haematomas in two patients on long-term anticoagulation therapy. The technique ...
KEY FINDING: Topical application of rt-PA allows evacuation of the haematoma through a limited surgical exposure.
Acta Orthopaedica, 2017 • April 1, 2017
This study evaluated the outcomes of surgical treatment for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) as the initial manifestation of malignancy (IMM) in 69 patients. The primary outcomes assessed wer...
KEY FINDING: Postoperative survival depends on the type of primary tumor, with prostate cancer and myeloma showing the longest survival.
Surgical Neurology International, 2017 • April 26, 2017
The paper proposes using virtual reality (VR) with haptic feedback to prepare patients for the psychological impact of receiving a new body via cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA), also known as the HEAV...
KEY FINDING: VR experiences can increase motivation, improve biopsychosocial status, and encourage neuroplasticity in SCI and stroke patients, which are beneficial for preoperative training.
Eur Spine J, 2008 • November 24, 2007
This retrospective study compared the frequency of limitations of ADL accompanying neck mobility after laminoplasty preserving the semispinalis cervicis inserted into the C2 spinous process with that ...
KEY FINDING: The frequency of limitations of ADL accompanying extension was lower in Group A (2%) than in Group B (17%) (P = 0.037).