Conservative treatment of the neuropathic bladder in spinal cord injured patients.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a psychometric study. OBJECTIVES:To determine the validity of the Spanish version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) for its use in persons with traumatic spinal cord injury and, as secondary objectives, to correlate the results with variables such as functi...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Salvador-De La Barrera S,Mora-Boga R,Ferreiro-Velasco ME,Seoane-Pillado T,Montoto-Marqués A,Rodríguez-Sotillo A,Pertega Díaz S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was designed to investigate the effects of oxidant and antioxidant treatment, as well as regular exercise, on neurotrophin levels in the spinal cord of rats. OBJECTIVES:Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, but ROS at moderate levels could stimulate biochemica...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Siamilis S,Jakus J,Nyakas C,Costa A,Mihalik B,Falus A,Radak Z

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study at a rehabilitation center. OBJECTIVES:Patients with spinal cord injury, even if they are wheelchair users, sometimes suffer from fractures of the lower limb bones. As their bones are too weak to have surgery, and because a precise reduction is not required for restoration, such patien...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Uehara K,Akai M,Kubo T,Yamasaki N,Okuma Y,Tobimatsu Y,Iwaya T

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This corrects the article DOI: 10.1038/sc.2016.7. ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Pakpour AH,Rahnama P,Saberi H,Saffari M,Rahimi-Movaghar V,Burri A,Hajiaghababaei M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicentre retrospective 1-year survey during 2000. OBJECTIVES:To describe the network of physical medicine and rehabilitation units in France that care for people with traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI), and secondly, to evaluate the incidence of SCI persons who have postinjury rehabilitation care. S...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Albert T,Ravaud JF,Tetrafigap group.

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pressure ulcers are common among patients with spinal cord disorders (SCD) and occur due to unrelieved pressure on soft tissues. CASE REPORTS:Two ladies with paraplegia following acute transverse myelitis developed pressure ulcers over medial aspects of thighs due to indwelling urethral catheter. Absence ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Sivaraman Nair KP,Taly AB,Roopa N,Murali T

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort with acute tetraplegia. OBJECTIVES:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common within weeks of tetraplegia. This study aimed at determining the feasibility of auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat OSA after acute tetraplegia. SETTING:The Victorian Spinal Cor...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Berlowitz DJ,Spong J,Pierce RJ,Ross J,Barnes M,Brown DJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy and safety over a 10-year period of any urological operations required by female patients with spinal cord lesions (SCLs). METHODS:Retrospective study of urological surgeries from our database performed on females with SCLs from 2001 to 2002. Surgery efficacy for neurogenic lower ur...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Lombardi G,Musco S,Celso M,Ierardi A,Nelli F,Del Corso F,Del Popolo G

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Psychometrics study. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to investigate the validity, reliability and sensitivity to change of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) score. SETTING:Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey. METHODS:The study included 42 patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The r...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Erdem D,Hava D,Keskinoğlu P,Bircan Ç,Peker Ö,Krogh K,Gülbahar S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional; survey. OBJECTIVES:To describe the utilization, accessibility and satisfaction of primary and preventive health-care services to individuals with long-term spinal cord injuries, and compare results among three countries: the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. SETTING:The Canad...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Donnelly C,McColl MA,Charlifue S,Glass C,O'Brien P,Savic G,Smith K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review. OBJECTIVES:In subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI), there is strong evidence for platelet hyperactivity, which may stimulate atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease (CHD). The literature was reviewed. BACKGROUND:Individuals with SCI develop premature CHD. In addition to the conventional risk...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Khan B,Bauman WA,Sinha AK,Kahn NN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES:To study upper extremity musculoskeletal pain during and after rehabilitation in wheelchair-using subjects with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and its relation with lesion characteristics, muscle strength and functional outcome. SETTING:Eight rehabilitation centers with a...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： van Drongelen S,de Groot S,Veeger HE,Angenot EL,Dallmeijer AJ,Post MW,van der Woude LH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Mono-centric, retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:Analysis of correlation between bladder management and age in respirator-dependant high-tetraplegic patients. Additionally suprapubic catheter (SPC) and intermittent catheterisation (IC) were reviewed concerning urological complications and quality of life (QoL...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Böthig R,Hirschfeld S,Thietje R

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective experimental. OBJECTIVES:To compare the cardiorespiratory responses with electrical stimulation (ES) producing either dynamic leg cycling or intermittent isometric leg contractions using the same ES protocol. SETTING:Sydney, Australia. METHODS:Eight paraplegics (T4-T11) performed ES exercise...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Fornusek C,Gwinn TH,Heard R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature survey. OBJECTIVES:To provide an overview of the literature data on incidence, prevalence and epidemiology of spinal cord injury (SCI) worldwide and to study their evolution since 1977. SETTING:University Antwerp. METHODS:The literature from 1995 onwards was searched on Pubmed. To include evo...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Wyndaele M,Wyndaele JJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional, focus group. OBJECTIVES:To explore positive and negative issues reported by family caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to develop a relevant and valid tool to assess caregiver distress and benefit for this unique population. METHODS:Seventy-three family caregivers of peopl...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Charlifue SB,Botticello A,Kolakowsky-Hayner SA,Richards JS,Tulsky DS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the urodynamic and clinical outcome of a laparoscopic auto-augmentated bladder. METHODS:Laparoscopic bladder autoaugmentation in a 27-year-old woman with an incomplete spinal cord injury at T12 level with urge incontinence caused by a hyperreflexic bladder. RESULTS:Six months later the patient vo...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Siracusano S,Trombetta C,Liguori G,De Giorgi G,d'Aloia G,Di Benedetto P,Belgrano E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational study with prospective and retrospective monitoring. OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), and to analyze its epidemiological changes. SETTING:Unidad de Lesionados Medulares, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Co...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Montoto-Marqués A,Ferreiro-Velasco ME,Salvador-de la Barrera S,Balboa-Barreiro V,Rodriguez-Sotillo A,Meijide-Failde R

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal panel design over 10 years. OBJECTIVES:To describe the health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury and identify how indicators of health change over time. SETTING:Queensland, Australia. METHODS:A structured interview consisting of measures of perceived health, medical service utiliza...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Dorsett P,Geraghty T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, open, prospective, before-after study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of sildenafil therapy for erectile dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury, and the association between the response to sildenafil and factors such as causes and levels of spinal cord injury, grade of A...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Sánchez Ramos A,Vidal J,Jáuregui ML,Barrera M,Recio C,Giner M,Toribio L,Salvador S,Sanmartín A,de la Fuente M,Santos JF,de Juan FJ,Moraleda S,Méndez JL,Ramírez L,Casado RM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To draw attention to inadequate care received by some spinal cord injury patients after discharge from the regional spinal injury center. SETTING:Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Southport, UK. METHODS:Presence of the urethral stricture was not recognised in a 69-year-old male with T-3 paraplegia, who atten...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Vaidyanathan S,Singh G,Soni BM,Hughes PL,Mansour P,Oo T,Bingley J,Sett P

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence and potential risk factors of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among Malaysian children with spina bifida. SETTING:Four Malaysian tertiary hospitals. METHODS:Children with spina bifida were assessed for potential demographic, disease sev...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Fong CY,Ong FN,Ong LC,Khoo TB,Lee ML

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify spinal cord perfusion by using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in a porcine model with acute spinal cord injury. METHODS:Microcirculatory changes of acute spinal cord injury were shown by CEUS in a porcine model with spinal cord contusion at three selected time points, coupling with conventi...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Huang L,Lin X,Tang Y,Yang R,Li AH,Ye JC,Chen K,Wang P,Shen HY

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, experimental study. OBJECTIVES:The issue of whether nitric oxide (NO) production is beneficial or deleterious on ischemic injuries of the central nervous system still remains doubtful. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is known to induce the release of ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Savas S,Savas C,Altuntas I,Adiloglu A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systemic reviewObjective:We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of phosphodieterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors on erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS:A literature review was performed to identify all published randomized, double...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Jia DD,Shuang WB,Cheng T,Jia XM,Zhang M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The paper describes a technique for complete vertebrectomy and spinal cord decompression, followed by a formal anterior column reconstruction, using endoscopic instruments. This procedure is indicated for patients with radioresistant metastasis of the thoracic spine, particularly those involving the upper ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： McLain RF

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In the last years, there has been a change in the aetiology of spinal cord injury. There has been an increase in the number of elderly patients with spinal cord injuries caused by diseases or medical procedures. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency of the occurrence of iatrogeni...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Montalva-Iborra A,Alcanyis-Alberola M,Grao-Castellote C,Torralba-Collados F,Giner-Pascual M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Secondary analysis of cross-sectional population-based self-report data. OBJECTIVE:To determine how well the Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ) measures risk of pain medication misuse and its precision in separating individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) into meaningful classification categories. SET...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Hand BN,Velozo CA,Krause JS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Single-blind randomized controlled trial of 6 months' duration. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel telehealth intervention, 'CareCall', on reducing pressure ulcers and depression and enhancing the use of appropriate health care. SETTING:General community, Massachusetts and Connecticut, United...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Houlihan BV,Jette A,Friedman RH,Paasche-Orlow M,Ni P,Wierbicky J,Williams K,Ducharme S,Zazula J,Cuevas P,Rosenblum D,Williams S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of urinary tract infection (UTI) in patients with spinal cord injury cannot be understated. Many patients with significant bacteriuria are considered to be colonised rather than infected, and treatment should be reserved for those with clinical symptoms or other signs of infection. Published research on...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Galloway A

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00