Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 • May 1, 2018
This study investigated the use of tendon transfer surgery to reconstruct hand function in patients with cervical spinal cord injuries, focusing on grasp and pinch abilities. The results showed that t...
KEY FINDING: Grasp force significantly improved at 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the first stage surgery compared to preoperative values.
Neural Regen Res, 2018 • June 1, 2018
This meta-analysis examined the effect of myelotomy on locomotor recovery in rats after spinal cord injury, incorporating data from six randomized controlled trials. The findings suggest that myelotom...
KEY FINDING: Myelotomy significantly improves locomotor recovery in rats with spinal cord injury, as indicated by higher BBB scores compared to control groups.
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study evaluated the impact of positive changes during intraoperative monitoring (IOM) on functional improvement in patients with cervical compressive myelopathy (CCM). The results indicated that ...
KEY FINDING: Patients with positive changes in MEP during IOM showed significantly higher improvement in ASIA motor score and K-MBI at 1 month after surgery compared to those without positive changes.
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2018 • July 10, 2018
This retrospective study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) therapy in patients who underwent spine surgery. Nine patients with various spine disorders were included...
KEY FINDING: Walking speed improved significantly after HAL treatment. The speed during the 10MWT significantly improved from 64.1 ± 16.0 to 74.8 ± 10.8 m/min (P = 0 031).
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 • July 1, 2018
The peripheral nerve group of the reparative and reconstructive surgery committee (branch of Chinese association of rehabilitation medicine) was established in 1995. Major research progress has been m...
KEY FINDING: Professor GU Yudong initiated the contralateral cervical 7 root (CC7) transfer for the treatment of total brachial plexus root injury in 1986.
Surgery, 2019 • February 1, 2019
This qualitative study explored how rehabilitation experiences influence patients' perceptions of function, identity, and coping in the context of tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia. The study id...
KEY FINDING: Engagement in therapy was promoted by recognizing its necessity, achieving functional gains, and developing constructive patient-therapist relationships.
Cancer Management and Research, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This report describes a case of cervical intramedullary diffuse glioma resection assisted by intraoperative MRI (ioMRI). The ioMRI system was designed for multioperation rooms. After initial resection...
KEY FINDING: ioMRI detected residual tumor tissues indistinguishable under the surgical microscope.
Cureus, 2018 • September 27, 2018
This case report presents the first documented instance of using REBOA in a trauma patient suffering from neurogenic shock. The utilization of REBOA as an adjunct to standard resuscitation methods hel...
KEY FINDING: REBOA was successfully used as an adjunct to manage neurogenic shock in a trauma patient, maintaining cardiac and cerebral perfusion.
Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo), 2019 • January 1, 2019
The study presents two cases of cervical spondyloptosis treated with posterior short segment fusion using cervical pedicle screw fixation. Both patients experienced neurological improvement and succes...
KEY FINDING: Cervical pedicle screw fixation through a posterior approach can successfully treat cervical spondyloptosis and improve patient outcomes.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2018 • December 4, 2018
This study evaluated the efficacy of a modified vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) for treating early postoperative spinal wound infections. The results show that the size of the wound after treatment with...
KEY FINDING: Wound size significantly decreased after 1 week of modified VAC treatment.