Browse the latest research summaries in the field of trauma for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Global Spine Journal, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This guideline addresses controversial areas in acute SCI management, including surgical timing, MPSS use, anticoagulation, MRI role, and rehabilitation strategies. It provides evidence-based recommen...
KEY FINDING: Early surgery (≤24 hours after injury) may be considered for traumatic central cord syndrome in adults.
Assessment, 2019 • June 1, 2019
This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) in a sample of 17,897 people with spinal cord injury (48%, n = 8,566), traumatic brain injury (44%, n = 7,941...
KEY FINDING: The SWLS functions similarly across SCI, TBI, and BI populations, supporting comparisons between these groups.
F1000Research, 2017 • November 6, 2017
The study investigates the clinical profile and outcomes of patients with traumatic cervical spine and cord injuries in a peripheral tertiary spine care center in Nepal. Road traffic accidents were th...
KEY FINDING: Road traffic accidents accounted for 51% of cervical spine injuries, with 65% of patients being in the 30-39 age group.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2017 • August 31, 2017
The Austrian Spinal Cord Injury Study (ASCIS) collects longitudinal data on simple forms within a 7-stage follow-up examination timeline. ASCIS is uniquely positioned in Austria to capture detailed in...
KEY FINDING: The implementation of the ASCIS in 2012 created the first nationwide SCI patient registry in Austria.
BMC Health Services Research, 2018 • March 8, 2018
This qualitative study explored the communication and information needs of 65 major trauma patients over three years post-injury, revealing significant challenges in accessing, using, and understandin...
KEY FINDING: Many patients experienced barriers to communication with health professionals across different care settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and the community.
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2018 • March 21, 2018
This study analyzed traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the Canary Islands, Spain, between 2001 and 2015 to identify epidemiological changes. Data from 282 patients were examined to determine tre...
KEY FINDING: The crude incidence rate was 9.3 cases per million people/year.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study compared baseline characteristics, neurological and functional outcomes for patients with blunt spinal cord injury (BSCI) and penetrating spinal cord injury (PSCI) using the Spinal Cord Inj...
KEY FINDING: Patients with PSCI were more likely to have complete injuries and less likely to undergo spine surgery.
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2018 • March 18, 2018
This study analyzed data from 632 patients with cervical spine fractures to identify factors influencing in-hospital and long-term mortality, with a focus on age. The study identified age, gender, and...
KEY FINDING: Age, gender, and SCI status significantly influenced survival during the study period.
BMJ Open, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study investigates the quality of life (QoL) among individuals with rugby-related spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in South Africa, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability an...
KEY FINDING: Participation in activities and income were significantly associated with overall QoL among rugby players with spinal cord injuries.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study examined healthcare utilization among individuals with SCI using data from a Level I trauma center and a regional hospital registry. The study found that a significant proportion of individ...
KEY FINDING: 58% of SCI patients had additional inpatient or emergency healthcare utilization within the first year after their initial hospitalization.