Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2020 • June 24, 2020
This retrospective study of 174 patients with C5-T5 spinal cord injuries found a high prevalence of respiratory complications during initial hospitalization. The strongest predictors of respiratory co...
KEY FINDING: Respiratory complications are common in patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries between C5 and T5.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 2020 • October 1, 2020
This study investigated pain intensity and interference in individuals with burn, TBI, and SCI compared to the general population, using a custom PROMIS pain interference short form. The results showe...
KEY FINDING: At the start of the study, individuals in all three injury groups (burn, TBI, and SCI) reported significantly higher pain intensity and interference compared to the general population.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • June 17, 2020
This case report illustrates the successful use of telemedicine to provide care to an individual with SCI during and after the Valley Fire, a major natural disaster in California. The participant, who...
KEY FINDING: Telemedicine (teleSCI) provided continuity of care to an individual with SCI affected by the Valley Fire, addressing both emergent and existing medical needs.
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2020 • June 17, 2020
This expert consensus guideline provides recommendations for the emergency diagnosis and treatment of spine trauma during the COVID-19 epidemic. It emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaborat...
KEY FINDING: The guideline recommends establishing multidisciplinary teams for trauma and spinal cord injury in COVID-19-designated hospitals to ensure comprehensive care.
Global Spine Journal, 2020 • June 1, 2020
This study evaluated the demographics, prevalence, etiology, severity, and outcomes of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from ischemic infarction. The study found that spinal cord infarcts account...
KEY FINDING: Spinal cord infarcts accounted for 4.4% of SCI cases.
Medicine, 2020 • July 17, 2020
This retrospective study analyzed the impact of early extensive posterior decompression on complications in patients with severe traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (tcSCI). The study found that ear...
KEY FINDING: Early expansive posterior decompression significantly reduces the incidence of hyponatremia, hypotension, and tracheotomy by promoting recovery of spinal cord function after severe tcSCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • July 30, 2020
This study examined the patterns of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from automobile, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents. Data were collected from a retrospective chart review of SCI consults at a...
KEY FINDING: Motorcycle accidents had a higher percentage of thoracic SCIs compared to automobiles, which resulted in more cervical SCIs.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2020 • July 7, 2020
The article reports a case of traumatic fracture–dislocation in an infant, outlining surgical management and reviewing the literature. An 8-month-old girl sustained a complete spinal cord injury and t...
KEY FINDING: Posterior thoracolumbar instrumentation can be safely performed in infants with traumatic thoracolumbar fracture–dislocation.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 • September 28, 2020
This case report describes a rare instance of a 39-year-old female who survived a cervical spine fracture dislocation and oesophageal perforation following Long Scarf Syndrome. The patient was treated...
KEY FINDING: The patient survived a rare combination of cervical spine fracture dislocation and oesophageal perforation after Long Scarf Syndrome.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • October 13, 2020
This case report highlights the potential for missed injuries, specifically bilateral radial head fractures, in patients presenting with traumatic central cord syndrome. The importance of a thorough t...
KEY FINDING: Bilateral radial head fractures can be missed in patients with traumatic central cord syndrome during initial trauma assessments.