abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of purely epidural cavernous haemangioma with MRI appearance and pathological features. OBJECTIVE:To present a rare case of extradural mass with differential diagnosis. SETTING:Delhi, India. METHOD:A 55-year-old man presented with progressive weakness and diminished sensation in both lower...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Goyal A,Singh AK,Gupta V,Tatke M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVES:To report a case of swelling of the spinal cord and an intramedullary lesion occurring after expansive laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. SETTING:A university hospital in Japan. METHODS:Clinical evaluation, radiography, MR imaging. RESULTS:A 65-year-old man with...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Nagashima H,Morio Y,Teshima R

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To clarify the existing controversy with regard to whether paraplegic patients suffer a loss of bone mass in the upper limbs. SETTING:Madrid, Spain. METHODS:We evaluated bone mass by phalangeal ultrasonography in 35 male patients with paraplegia (mean age 49+/-12 years...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Pedrera JD,Mañas P,Gómez MA,Canal ML,Lavado JM,Hernández ER,Rico H

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Two case reports of intramedullary teratoma in the spinal cord of adults, and a review of the literature. OBJECTIVE:To investigate and describe unusual cases of spinal teratoma using MRI to define features that may be used to avoid misdiagnosis. SETTING:A department of orthopedic surgery in Japan. METHO...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Nonomura Y,Miyamoto K,Wada E,Hosoe H,Nishimoto H,Ogura H,Shimizu K

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the morphological aspects of blood microvasculature of the skin and subcutaneous tissues in subjects with paraplegia with heterotopic ossification (HO). METHODS:In two patients with traumatic spinal cord injury and HO, punch biopsies of skin and hypodermic soft tissue in the region of HO near...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Lotta S,Scelsi L,Scelsi R

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of intraradicular disc herniation. Intraradicular disc herniation is a special type of intradural disc herniations. In this report, we present the tenth case of intraradicular lumbar disc herniation and suggest a new classification for intradural disc herniations. CASE REPORT:A 32-year-old m...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Mut M,Berker M,Palaoğlu S

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：:This review describes the state of art in the field of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and its impact on improving grasping and walking functions in acute and chronic Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) patients. It is argued that during the early rehabilitation period the FES systems with surface stimulation electrodes...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Popovic MR,Curt A,Keller T,Dietz V

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of indomethacin on the prevention of heterotopic ossification (HO) following spinal cord injury (SCI). SETTING:County Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA. METHODS:Sixteen patients were treated with s...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Banovac K,Williams JM,Patrick LD,Haniff YM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different conservative treatment modalities for the lower urinary tract dysfunction in patients with spinal cord lesion are reviewed. Conservative treatment is still the mainstay of the urological management in these patients. Growing experience has changed the classical approach. Spontaneous voiding with and without ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Wyndaele JJ,Madersbacher H,Kovindha A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：DESIGN:Single cases. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of manually assisted locomotor training in paraplegic patients with the automated training by a driven gait orthosis. SETTING:ParaCare, University Hospital Balgrist in Zurich, Switzerland. METHODS:Treadmill training with manual assistance and by a driven gait ort...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Colombo G,Wirz M,Dietz V

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To report the simultaneous occurrence of generalised spinal cord atrophy, Chiari-I malformation, and syringomyelia. SETTING:Vienna, Austria. CASE DESCRIPTION:An 83-year old woman presented with predominantly lower limb and distal tetraparesis, diffuse wasting, spasticity of both lower limbs, contractures, ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Finsterer J,Lubec D,Samec P

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate stimulating action of F XIII in wound healing of complicated pressure sores. SETTING:A Spinal Cord Injury Center in Germany. METHODS:Clinical exam, clinical and photographic wound control, biochemical serum monitoring. RESULTS:Recurrent pressure sores in plegic ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Becker SW,Weidt F,Röhl K

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the risk factors of vesicoureteral reflux in the early stage of spinal cord injury. SETTING:Japan. METHODS:Urological evaluation, including cystography and urodynamic study was performed in patients in the early stage of spinal cord injury. The patients w...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Suzuki T,Ushiyama T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A controlled, descriptive and comparative, questionnaire based study. OBJECTIVES:To describe the bowel function of spinal cord injured (SCI) patients and compare this with a general community control group. SETTING:Christchurch, New Zealand. METHODOLOGY:A postal questionnaire was sent out to past SCI pa...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Lynch AC,Wong C,Anthony A,Dobbs BR,Frizelle FA

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature review. OBJECTIVES:Upper extremity (UE) joint degeneration, particularly at the shoulder, detrimentally influences functional independence, quality of life, cardiovascular disease risk, and life expectancy of individuals following spinal cord injury (SCI). This review (1) describes UE use for t...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Nyland J,Quigley P,Huang C,Lloyd J,Harrow J,Nelson A

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report of a 21-year-old man that had concurrence of Brown-Sequard syndrome and Horner's syndrome after a penetrating trauma in the neck. OBJECTIVES:This report analyzes the location of lesions that cause a combination of Horner's and Brown-Sequard syndrome. It is important to know the anatomic struct...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： García-Manzanares MD,Belda-Sanchis JI,Giner-Pascual M,Miguel-Leon I,Delgado-Calvo M,Alió y Sanz JL

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the development and utilisation of the Australian Spinal Cord Injury Register. METHODS:Review of published material and consultative processes. RESULTS:The development of a national population based register of spinal cord injury (SCI) was first mooted in Australia in 1987.1 Wigglesworth,2 in th...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： O'Connor PJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the long-term mortality rate and the types of morbidity among all people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) that occurred during the 1948 Israel War of Independence. METHOD:Chart review and telephone interviews for collecting demographic data, injury characteristics, marital status, physical activi...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Zeilig G,Dolev M,Weingarden H,Blumen N,Shemesh Y,Ohry A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In some young adults non-shunted myelomeningocele (MMC) patients without symptoms or with unspecific clinical findings, moderate or severe stabilised ventriculomegaly are observed in control CT scans. Physicians are then faced with the so-called 'Arrested Hydrocephalus' (AH) syndrome. The present study is ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Iborra J,Pagès E,Cuxart A,Poca A,Sahuquillo J

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A field study was conducted in 40 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by comparing their residual urine volumes with the Kurtzke Functional Systems Scales for pyramidal (PFS) or bladder functions (BFS). OBJECTIVES:To determine whether raised residual urine volumes necessitating intermittent self cathete...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Kirchhof K,Fowler CJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic literature review for primary data using predefined inclusion, exclusion and validity criteria. Primary outcome measure was standardised neurological examination or neurological function. Secondary outcomes; acute mortality, early morbidity. OBJECTIVES:To access the literature available to clin...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Short DJ,El Masry WS,Jones PW

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Serum levels of carboxyterminal propeptide of type I collagen (PICP), osteocalcin (OC), carboxyterminal telopeptide of type I collagen (ICTP) and urinary levels of pyridinoline (Pyr) and deoxypyridinoline (Dpyr) were measured in patients with ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OP...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Ishihara C,Kushida K,Takahashi M,Ohishi T,Murata H,Nagano A,Goto S

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Single patient case report. OBJECTIVES:To present and discuss a case of spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma that was not associated with coagulation abnormality. SETTING:Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. METHODS:Clinical and radiological magnetic resonance imaging follow-up of the patie...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Kang HS,Chung CK,Kim HJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare self-reported health, independence, and depression in two samples of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), one which receives regular, comprehensive outpatient health care follow-up and one that does not. DESIGN:Exploratory study of self-reported secondary conditions in 235 individuals with SCI wh...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Dunn M,Love L,Ravesloot C

更新日期：2000-02-01 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：:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a well-defined symptom complex, occurring either as idiopathic RLS or in association with many other disorders. Although no definite etiology is known for this condition, several pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed. There is supportive evidence that RLS is a central nervous...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Glasauer FE,Egnatchick JE

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite evidence of the relationship between time use and health and well-being, and the World Health Organization's recognition of activity limitation as a measure of dis-ability, there has been limited investigation into the activity patterns of persons with disabilities. METHODS:Interviews and time diari...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Pentland W,Harvey AS,Smith T,Walker J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study by mail survey of participation in productive activities of individuals who sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) in Quebec from 1970 to 1993. OBJECTIVES:To determine the level of productivity outcomes of a representative sample and to determine the relationship between the productivi...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Noreau L,Dion SA,Vachon J,Gervais M,Laramée MT

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication of paraplegia despite prophylactic anticoagulant therapy. The diagnosis relies primarily on ultrasonography or phlebography; these investigations are difficult, expensive and can be time-consuming in paraplegic patients. STUDY DESIGN:To evaluate the useful...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Roussi J,Bentolila S,Boudaoud L,Casadevall N,Vallée C,Carlier R,Lortat-Jacob S,Dizien O,Bussel B

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A case of lumbosacral plexopathy (LSP) following operation for mesenteric thrombosis. DESIGN:Case report of a 64-year-old man who developed weakness and numbness of the distal legs after an operation for mesenteric thrombosis. SETTING:Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital L...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： García-Manzanares MD,Forner-Cordero I,Lavara-Perona MC,Sánchez-Ponce G,Gisbert-Vicens J

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which images provide the most useful information and the best time to perform prognostic MRI. DESIGN:The severity of neurological complications was assessed using the ASIA impairment scale. MRI was first performed within 48 h of injury, and was subsequently performed after 2-3 weeks, 3 months, 6...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Shimada K,Tokioka T

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients with neurological walking impairment were rehabilitated with a new system, consisting of an apparatus to constantly relieve the body weight and a treadmill: The Walking Assistance and Rehabilitation Device (WARD). Patients were evaluated before and after rehabilitation with clinical scales and phy...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Gazzani F,Bernardi M,Macaluso A,Coratella D,Ditunno JF Jr,Castellano V,Torre M,Macellari V,Marchetti M

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of patient medical records comparing the outcomes of two groups of individuals with high-level (C3-4) tetraplegia- those with high-volume and those with low-volume mechanical ventilation. OBJECTIVES:To determine if higher volume mechanical ventilation contributes to faster weaning fro...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Peterson WP,Barbalata L,Brooks CA,Gerhart KA,Mellick DC,Whiteneck GG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:Clean intermittent self catheterisation (CISC) is commonly used by patients with impaired bladder emptying. But how to manage acute false passages in patients on CISC? METHODS:Six patients experienced difficulty when performing intermittent catheterisation. Urethrocystoscopy demonstrated a new false passa...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Michielsen DP,Wyndaele JJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The functional outcome of the diaphragm after acute spinal cord injury was reviewed over a 16 year period for 107 patients who had required assisted ventilation in the acute phase. OBJECTIVES:To quantify the incidence of recovery of diaphragm function which occurred beyond the period of acute oedema; to p...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Oo T,Watt JW,Soni BM,Sett PK

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous angiomas of the conus medullaris are unusual lesions, representing about 3% of all intramedullary cavernomas. Most are asymptomatic. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best diagnostic tool for the detection. We report a case of a 74-year-old man who initially developed low back pain and numbness of the ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Hernández D,Moraleda S,Royo A,Martinez M,Garcia J,Vazquez MJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author has taken care of patients with spinal cord injury for over 30 years. A major part of these years was spent doing tendon transfers on the patients with tetraplegia. Thirteen were not better, but not worse out of the 285 patients who had an operation. All of the patients have had a period of rehabilitation, ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Freehafer AA

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00