Spinal Cord Journal

This study highlights the process of adaptation to disability among individuals with spinal cord injury in Bangladesh, offering insights to improve rehabilitation strategies nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

NAD+ Supplementation and PARP Inhibition Following Spinal Cord Injury in Mice: Hurdles and Considerations for Therapeutic use nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

Greater transparency in statistical reporting is needed to improve the interpretation, reproducibility, and clinical applicability of technology-based rehabilitation research in SCI. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This systematic review identified 3 statistically significant risk factor for dysphagia in cervical spinal cord injury: i) tracheostomy, ii) being male, and iii) combined anterior-posterior neck surgery nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This study evaluated the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among individuals with SCI, assessed the association between SCI and DM compared with non-SCI populations, and synthesized evidence on associated factors within SCI populations. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This study described the design and rationale of the Italian Spine Trauma Registry (TVMit) and assess the feasibility of standardized nationwide recruitment and longitudinal data collection in surgically treated spinal trauma. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of intramedullary administration of polymerized laminin in individuals with acute complete spinal cord injury nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

"Frailty, assessed using the mFI-5, is an independent predictor of pneumonia and infections in older adults with cervical spinal cord injury..." nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This study evaluated the association between appendicular skeletal muscle mass index and MCID-defined motor recovery in patients with paraplegia due to SCI and identified ASMI thresholds associated with MCID-defined motor recovery. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

We developed and validated the 3-min Infinity Test, a simple wheelchair field test that accurately predicts VO₂peak in individuals with spinal cord injury. A practical tool for rehabilitation and performance assessment. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

Respiratory muscle strength improvement in persons with SCI is mainly dependent on respiratory muscle training intensity and duration, but not on personal or lesion characteristics. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

"This paper provides guidance on the principles and practicalities of designing and implementing large, international, investigator-driven clinical trials." nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

"The findings present support that living a successful life, by maintaining good health, regular participation in social activities, and engagement in employment, are keys to longevity and reaching full life expectancy." nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This study investigated the utility of the spinal cord Shape Factor as a preoperative predictor of surgical outcomes in patients with thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

"Hypericin exhibited strong neuroprotective properties by reducing oxidative stress, enhancing neurotrophic factor expression, and preserving myelin integrity in a preclinical model of SCI..." nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

Systematic review & meta-analysis finds local hypothermia shows promise for acute spinal cord injury, with >50% of patients improving neurologically. Larger trials needed to confirm efficacy & optimize delivery nature.com/articles/s41393-0… @yiluspine

Intradural decompression may improve neurological recovery following acute SCI, particularly in patients with incomplete injuries. However, the current evidence is limited to observational studies with substantial heterogeneity and risk of bias. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…

This RCT of 78 SCI dyads shows a dual-perspective discharge strategy significantly improves discharge readiness, dyadic coping, and spousal preparedness, while reducing 3-month complications, supporting family-collaborative rehabilitation. nature.com/articles/s41393-0…