Browse the latest research summaries in the field of surgery for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Surgical Neurology International, 2018 • December 13, 2018
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of early anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) without preoperative traction for acute traumatic subaxial cervical spine fractures. The results...
KEY FINDING: Intraoperative reduction was achieved in all patients using a Cobb elevator or distraction pins without the use of preanesthesia traction.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2019 • January 9, 2019
This case report describes a previously undocumented complication of brachial plexus paralysis following thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position. The injury was likely caused by the patient'...
KEY FINDING: Brachial plexus injury can occur during thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position, likely due to excessive abduction and external rotation of the arm.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • January 2, 2019
This case report describes a 29-year-old polytrauma patient with a severe C2–C3 spinal fracture subluxation, ligamentous disruption, and vertebral artery injury. The lack of a unifying algorithm to gu...
KEY FINDING: The patient had a C2–C3 fracture subluxation with complete ligamentous dissociation and vertebral artery dissection.
Surgical Neurology International, 2018 • December 24, 2018
This study presents a case series of five pregnant women with traumatic spinal injuries, including three with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) who underwent surgical intervention. The results suggest that ...
KEY FINDING: Three patients with SCIs underwent surgical stabilization and had good obstetrical outcomes.
Scientific Reports, 2019 • January 24, 2019
This study introduces and evaluates a new surgical procedure, immediate anterior open reduction and plate fixation, for managing lower cervical dislocation with facet interlocking. The results demonst...
KEY FINDING: The majority of patients (71.4%) exhibited improved neurological function following the immediate anterior open reduction and plate fixation procedure.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • February 22, 2019
This case series reviews the use of proximal femoral resection and pedicled Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) flap in managing infected deep trochanteric ulcers communicating with the hip joint in three patien...
KEY FINDING: Proximal femoral resection with pedicled TFL muscle flap is an effective procedure for covering difficult trochanteric pressure ulcers that involve the hip joint.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2019 • December 12, 2018
This retrospective study examined patients with SCI who underwent colostomy to manage bowel dysfunction, comparing those who chose it early versus later after their injury. The study found that early ...
KEY FINDING: Patients choosing early colostomy prioritize reducing reliance on caregivers and increasing independence, while those choosing it later do so to resolve existing bowel care problems.
Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2019 • March 4, 2019
This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in patients undergoing elective cervical spine surgery, with nearly half reporting moderate to severe symptoms. Patients with myelo...
KEY FINDING: Nearly half of all patients undergoing elective cervical spine surgery had moderate-to-severe LUTS.
BMC Neurology, 2019 • March 14, 2019
This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the clinical effectiveness of motor cortex stimulation (MCS) for refractory pain by systematically reviewing relevant literature. The pooled effect estimate ...
KEY FINDING: MCS shows a positive effect on refractory pain, with a total percentage improvement of 35.2% in post-stroke pain and 46.5% in trigeminal neuropathic pain.
Cureus, 2019 • January 15, 2019
This cross-sectional study assessed vocational rehabilitation awareness among 121 male SCI patients in Saudi Arabia, revealing a significant lack of awareness and utilization of such services. The stu...
KEY FINDING: The study found that 77.7% of the SCI patients had no idea about vocational rehabilitation.