S100b in spinal cord injury
List of abbreviations CSF cerebrospinal fluid SCI spinal cord injury MRI magnetic resonance imaging CNS central nervous system MS multiple sclerosis Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in severe social–economic…
Quality of life tools for spinal cord–injured people
Abbreviations ADL activities of daily living ASIA American Spinal Injury Association BPI brief pain inventory CHART Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique FSFI female sexual function index HRQOL health-related quality…
Sleep problems in spinal cord injury
List of abbreviations AASM American association of sleep medicine AHI apnea hypopnea index AQOL assessment of quality of life BMI body mass index COSAQ randomized controlled trial of CPAP for…
Biomarkers in spinal cord injury: A highlight on prognostic insights
Abbreviations APRIL a proliferation-inducing ligand ASIA American Spine Injury Association AZGP zinc alpha 2 glycoprotein B2M β2 microglobulin BAFF B-cell activating factor BCMA B-cell maturation antigen BSCB blood spinal cord…
Infections and spinal cord injury: Covid-19 and beyond
List of abbreviations ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome bDMARDs biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs CT computerized tomography Covid-19 coronavirus disease 2019 GCs glucocorticoids HPA hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal IUC indwelling urethral catheter ICU intensive…
Fall circumstances, consequences, assessments, and interventions to manage fall risk among individuals living with spinal cord injury
List of abbreviations 10-MWT 10-Meter walking test 6-MWT 6-Minute Walking Test ADL activities of daily living BBS Berg balance scale CHIEF Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors FIST function in…
Understanding the effects of prolonged cervical spinal cord compression on the brain. Current knowledge and future challenges
Abbreviations BOLD blood oxygen level-dependent CS cervical spondylosis CST corticospinal tract CSM cervical spondylosis myelopathy DTI diffusion tensor imaging FA fractional anisotropy FC functional connectivity GM gray matter fMRI functional…
Spasticity in spinal cord injury
List of abbreviations ADL activities of daily living AIS ASIA impairment scale FES functional electrical stimulation SC spinal cord SCI spinal cord injury Introduction Spasticity is a common complication after…
Osteoporosis-related fractures: What they are and how they occur following spinal cord injury
Abbreviations 25(OH)D 25 hydroxyvitamin D aBMD areal bone mineral density AIS ASIA Impairment Scale BMD bone mineral density BMI Bone Mass Index BWSTT body-weight exercises supported treadmill training CTX-I type…
Venous thromboembolism in spinal cord injury—Prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment
Abbreviations aPTT activated partial thromboplastin time CSCM Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine CT computed tomography CTPA CT pulmonary angiography CUS compression ultrasonography DVT deep venous thrombosis GCS graduated compression stockings…
