Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • April 19, 2022
This retrospective study compared traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (TCSCI) and rapid progressive cervical spondylotic myelopathy (rp-CSM) to refine diagnostic criteria and clinical protocols. The...
KEY FINDING: T2-weighted MR images showed a high intramedullary signal in the injured segment for all patients at the initial examination.
Cureus, 2022 • April 4, 2022
This case report presents a rare instance of traumatic posterolateral spondyloptosis in the thoracic spine, resulting in complete spinal cord injury. The surgical management involved open reduction an...
KEY FINDING: The patient sustained a posterolateral T3-T4 fracture-dislocation with complete spinal cord injury (SCI) after a fall from a height.
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study investigated the long-term situation of children with spinal cord injury (SCI) to provide suggestions for better social reintegration. Data from 86 SCI patients under 18 years old were analy...
KEY FINDING: Sports injuries were the primary cause of trauma (66.3%), with the thoracic spinal cord being the most frequently affected area (91.9%), and complete SCIs were predominant (76.7%).
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study identified risk factors for falls and fall-related injuries among wheelchair users with SCI. The study found that shorter time since SCI and higher mobility levels were associated with a hi...
KEY FINDING: Shorter time since SCI is associated with a higher risk of falls.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • July 14, 2022
This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 321 patients treated for acute tSCI between 2011 and 2017 to identify risk factors for in-hospital mortality. The study found that pre-existing kidne...
KEY FINDING: Pre-existing kidney disease, liver disease, and metastatic tumor were identified as the most relevant predictors associated with in-hospital mortality after tSCI.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the CarFreeMe TI, a group-based community mobility education program, for people with traumatic injuries. The program aimed to improve community participation...
KEY FINDING: The intervention group showed a significant increase in the use of transport services compared to the control group.
BMC Emergency Medicine, 2022 • August 1, 2022
This study examined the emergency response and acute care pathway for scarf injury survivors in Bangladesh, identifying gaps in care using the three-delay model. The study found that delays in seeking...
KEY FINDING: Over half of the scarf injury patients were between the ages of 10 and 15, and almost all were tetraplegic, indicating severe spinal cord injuries.
Medicine, 2022 • July 29, 2022
This study reports a case of an 8-year-old boy with a C2 fracture and dislocation accompanied by spinal cord injury (SCI) and left C2–C3 facet locking, who underwent open reduction and internal fixati...
KEY FINDING: Posterior open reduction with pedicle screw and lateral mass screw internal fixation can achieve satisfactory results in treating cervical fracture and dislocation with unilateral facet lock.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • July 18, 2022
This study analyzed 649 cases of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) caused by motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) in Northern China from 2010 to 2019. The most common vehicles involved were passenger car...
KEY FINDING: Passenger cars were the most common vehicles involved in accidents, accounting for 65.1% of cases.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022 • August 9, 2022
This multicenter study analyzed data from 313 elderly patients who underwent spinal fusion surgery for cervical fractures to determine 1-year mortality and changes in walking capacity. The study found...
KEY FINDING: The 1-year mortality rate after spinal fusion surgery for cervical fractures in elderly patients was 8%.