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Parainfectious Brown-Sequard syndrome associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae in an adult patient: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Michail Papantoniou, Konstantinos – Vasileios Tsatinas, Maria Gryllia
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Perceptions of critically ill individuals with acute and chronic spinal cord injury requiring a tracheostomy tube Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Christina Weckwerth, Christian Waydhas, Uwe Hamsen, Oliver Cruciger, Aileen Spieckermann, Thomas Armin Schildhauer, Mirko Aach, Robert Gaschler, Christopher Ull
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Increasing employment opportunity for persons with spinal cord injury by digital working: an exampling case series from Thailand Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Sintip Pattanakuhar, Urban Schwegler, Paksupa Prommueang, Tuankasfee Hama, Sathapon Patanakuha, Narumon Sumin
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Cost-utility analysis and impact on the environment of videoconference in pressure injury. A randomized controlled trial in individuals with spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ingebjørg Irgens, Linn Kleven, Jana Midelfart-Hoff, Rolf Jelnes, Marcalee Alexander, Johan K. Stanghelle, Tiina Rekand
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The interrelationship between pain, life satisfaction and mental health in adults with traumatic spinal cord injury, in the context of a developing country Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Tammy-Lee Williams, Conran Joseph, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, Joliana Phillips
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Management of neurogenic bladder in patients with spinal cord injuries/disorders and end stage renal disease: a case series Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Rajbir Chaggar, Lance L. Goetz, Jordan Adler, Mohammed B. A. Bhuiyan, Sean McAvoy, Jeffrey Tubbs
Introduction Patients with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) often suffer from bladder dysfunction, commonly referred to as neurogenic bladder or neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). Standard urologic evaluation and management help to minimize complications such as vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract infection, and nephrolithiasis. However, we have further encountered patients
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The relationship between balance control and thigh muscle strength and muscle activity in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Matthijs Ferdinand Wouda, Marte Fosvold Løtveit, Espen Ingvald Bengtson, Vegard Strøm
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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess involving Actinomyces and Streptococcus: a case report and literature review Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Shunsuke Nakamura, Hiroya Shimauchi-Ohtaki, Fumiaki Honda, Yutaka Tokue, Yuhei Yoshimoto
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COVID-19 and spinal cord injury: clinical presentation, clinical course, and clinical outcomes of people hospitalised Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Inge E. Eriks-Hoogland, Michael A. Barth, Lorena L. Müller, Dominique Braun, Armin Curt, Mohit Arora, James W. Middleton, Jürgen Pannek
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The critical role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of transverse myelitis: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Esther Omotola Adewuyi, Zainab Adedamola Abdulsalam, Olorunnisola Onaolapo Olatide
Introduction Transverse Myelitis is a rare inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord, characterized by the inflammation of the myelin sheath covering nerve fibers. Although rare, Transverse Myelitis holds significant clinical importance due to its potential life-altering consequences. The case report provides insight into the clinical presentation of Transverse Myelitis and the importance of Magnetic
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Identifying prescribers of antibiotics in a primary care spinal cord injury cohort Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Arrani Senthinathan, Melanie Penner, Karen Tu, Andrew M. Morris, B. Catharine Craven, Susan B. Jaglal
Study design A retrospective cross-sectional study. Objective To identify who prescribes outpatient antibiotics among a primary care spinal cord injury (SCI) cohort. Setting ICES databases in Ontario, Canada. Methods A cohort of individuals with SCI were retrospectively identified using a tested-algorithm and chart reviews in a primary care electronic medical records database. The cohort was linked
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Sleeve gastrectomy as a bridge to maternity in a patient with obesity, infertility and tetraplegia. A case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Franco Alejandro Corvatta, Virginia Margarita Cano Busnelli, Axel Federico Beskow, Susana Gutt, Fernando Gabriel Wright
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a major cause of severe and permanent disability in young adults. Overweight and obesity are commonly observed among patients affected with SCI, with reports of a prevalence of over 60 and 30% respectively. Case report: A 34 year-old woman suffering from tetraplegia after sustaining a traumatic injury to C5-C6 at age 23 as a result of a motor vehicle accident was
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Technical note: Traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation and severe subaxial cervical distraction injury in an infant Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Alexander M. Tucker, Peter J. Madsen, Shih-Shan Lang, Phillip B. Storm
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Treatment of postprandial hypotension with acarbose in an adult with cervical spinal cord injury: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Sabrina S. Dieffenbach, Hannah Aura Shoval
Introduction Postprandial hypotension is a type of autonomic dysfunction where there is a decrease in systolic blood pressure of >20 mm HG within 2 h after eating thought to be due to poor cardiovascular compensation for splanchnic blood pooling that occurs with meals. This form of autonomic dysfunction is underdiagnosed in patients with spinal cord injury, likely in part because it can be asymptomatic
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The presence of Candida parapsilosis with intrathecal baclofen pump in a person with high cervical spinal cord injury; infection or colonization? A Case Report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-11-30 John Chan, Harminder Singh, Kazuko Shem
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Organophosphorus poisoning induced delayed neurotoxicity: a report of two cases Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Amrutha Viswanath, Apurba Barman, Jagannatha Sahoo, Souvik Bhattacharjee, Suman Patel
Introduction Organophosphorus compounds (OPC) are one of the most commonly used pesticides worldwide and are often misused for suicidal poisoning due to their easy availability. Acute manifestations and management of organophosphorus (OP) poisoning have been reported several times. Organophosphorus-induced delayed neurotoxicity (OPIDN) is a rare delayed presentation of OP poisoning that involves central-peripheral
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Lumbar spine epidural meningioma: report of a rare case Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Ghassen Gader, Mourad Masmoudi, Khalil Ghedira, Mohamed Ilyes Krifa, Ines Chelly, Ihsèn Zammel, Mohamed Badri
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Cervical Schwannoma camouflaged by cervical intervertebral disc prolapse—A case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Shailesh R. Hadgaonkar, Nishad V. Situt, Shivan Marya, Siddharth N. Aiyer, Parag K. Sancheti
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Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Hindi version of the capabilities of upper extremity (CUE-H) Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Ruby Aikat, Somya Prasad
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Differentiating essential hypertension from autonomic dysreflexia: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Leon Smith, Gerard Weber
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Intradural extramedullary metastasis of oncocytic carcinoma of the parotid gland: A first case report and review of the literature Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Gwenaelle Schackis, Tuan Le Van, Ahmed El Cadhi, Marc Lenfant, François Borsotti, Philibert Alixant
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Epidemiology and healthcare utilization of First Nations peoples living with spinal cord injury in Alberta: an observational study to explore health inequities Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Brett F. Wegenast, Tara A. Whitten, Jeffrey A. Bakal, Lea Bill, Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez
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Reduction of cervicothoracic spondyloptosis in an ambulatory patient: when traction fails Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Brendan F. Judy, Jovanna A. Tracz, Jordina Rincon-Torroella, A. Karim Ahmed, Timothy F. Witham
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Spinal cord injury as a result of Staphylococcus aureus pyogenic spinal infection complicating infected atopic eczema: two case reports Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-08-14 K. MacKay, E. J. McCaughey, N. Fullerton, M. Purcell
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Bilateral phrenic nerve palsy after posterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery: a rare event after surgery Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Glenn A. Gonzalez, Jingya Miao, Guilherme Porto, James Harrop
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Comparison of two inspiratory muscle training protocols in people with spinal cord injury: a secondary analysis Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Anne E. Palermo, Jane E. Butler, Claire L. Boswell-Ruys
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Posterior cervical congenital dermal sinus tract: case report and review of literature Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Amir Vokshoor, Harseerat Jajj, Tiffany Grunwald, Steven Kolker, Jack Petros
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The temporal burden of preparing catheters for re-use in adults with spinal cord injury: a cross-sectional study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-08-01 T. Miller, L. J. Roik, T. Kalimullina, S. Samejima, C. Shackleton, R. N. Malik, R. Sachdeva, A. V. Krassioukov
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Para-spinal abscess presenting with abdominal pain—a case report of ‘red herring’ symptoms Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Mayya Vorona, James Livingstone, Farzan Dholoo
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Intermittent colonic exoperistalsis for chronic constipation in spinal cord-injured individuals. A long-term structured patient feedback survey to evaluate home care use Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-29 Jana Bremer, Jörn Bremer, Maike König, Peter Koßmehl, Ines Kurze, Jeannette Obereisenbuchner, Elisabeth Weinschenk, Immaculada Herrero-Fresneda
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Spinal Rosai–Dorfman disease—a report of 2 cases and review of literature Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-29 Saumyajit Basu, Rohan Gala, Kushal Gohil
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A curious cervical spine case: multiple, primary CNS leiomyosarcomas presenting with rapid growth in the immunocompromised patient Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Aleka Scoco, Kainaat Javed, Reza Yassari
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Clinical profile of COVID-19 infection among persons with spinal cord injury: a case series Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Chinzah Zonunsanga, Vanlal Hruaii, Joseph Chhakchhuak Vanlalsanga, Lalnuntluanga Sailo, Asem Rangita Chanu
Study design Retrospective case series. Objective To report the clinical features and outcomes of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with COVID-19 and to see if they are any different from COVID-19 in the general population. Setting A tertiary care hospital in North-East India. Methods Data of already diagnosed traumatic SCI patients with COVID-19 infection reporting to the COVID-19 management team
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Acute changes in antioxidants and oxidative stress to vigorous arm exercise: an intervention trial in persons with spinal cord injury and healthy controls Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Matthijs F. Wouda, Hanne Bjørg Slettahjell, Eivind Lundgaard, Nasser E. Bastani, Truls Raastad, Rune Blomhoff, Emil Kostovski
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United and flexible: a collaborative approach to early vocational rehabilitation on a spinal unit. A realist study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Emily Timothy, John Bourke, Jennifer Dunn, Rachelle Martin, Jo Nunnerley
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Autogenic biofeedback training improves autonomic responses in a participant with cervical motor complete spinal cord injury- case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Rachel D. Torres, Hani Rashed, Prateek Mathur, Camilo Castillo, Thomas Abell, Daniela G. L. Terson de Paleville
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First report of lumbar spinal epidural hematoma after pelvic ring fracture Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Moritz Wagner, Tino Riegger, Alexander Brunner, Dietmar Dammerer, Benjamin Ulmar, Hedye Aliabadi
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Inactivation of spinal cord stimulator implanted pulse generators after elective surgery: an under-recognized problem Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Jordan N. Norris, Nathan Esplin, Rosh Bharthi, Michael Patterson, Nestor D. Tomycz
Study design We retrospectively analyzed a database of implanted pulse generators (IPGs) for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implanted by a single surgeon (NDT). We additionally report a series of five illustrative patient cases. Objectives The electronics of SCS IPGs are susceptible to damage when implanted patients undergo surgery. Some SCSs have a dedicated surgery mode, while others recommend turning
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Experiences and recommendations from people with spinal cord injury following participation in a disability education session at an allopathic medical school: a qualitative study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Renée Pekmezaris, Vidhi Patel, Paige Herman, Adam B. Stein, Ona Bloom
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Acute presentation of Chiari malformation type I in adulthood with arm swelling, a case report and literature review Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Bassam Fallatah, Haitham Ben Ali, Muhammad Imran Bhatti, Shahid Bashir
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Implications of thumb position and trajectory in tetraplegia grip reconstruction – a cohort study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Rémy Liechti, Silvia Schibli, Sabrina Koch-Borner, Jan Fridén
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Inpatient rehabilitation outcomes in patients with the new diagnosis of COVID-19 tractopathy: a case series Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-01 James B. Meiling, Christopher T. Ha, Kristin L. Garlanger, Brittany A. Snider, Eoin P. Flanagan, Ronald K. Reeves
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Intensity of overground robotic exoskeleton training in two persons with motor-complete tetraplegia: a case series Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Katelyn D. Bosteder, Ashlyn Moore, Ariana Weeks, Jonathan D. Dawkins, Molly Trammell, Simon Driver, Rita Hamilton, Chad Swank
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Recurrent syncope secondary to autonomic dysfunction in spinal cord injury: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Leon Smith, Roxana Heriseanu
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Improved walking capacity after complementary ankle-foot surgery and gait training in a person with an incomplete tetraplegia; a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Ilse J. W. van Nes, Hennie Rijken, Noël L. W. Keijsers, Jan Willem Louwerens, Jorik Nonnekes
Introduction The population of people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is changing to a diverse population with an increasing number of incomplete lesions. Often, these individuals have the capacity to walk, but experience disabling gait impairments. Case presentation The course of a 34-year-old male with a chronic incomplete traumatic cervical SCI who initially could walk no more than a few steps with
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COVID-19 associated Bell’s Palsy and lumbosacral neurolymphomatosis in a patient with B-cell lymphoma—Case Report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Sharon Ong, Ziva Petrin
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Aggressive thoracic vertebral hemangioma: case report and literature review Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-05-20 Andy Kuo, Peter Ahorukomeye, Zachary L. Gordon
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Restless leg syndrome in spinal cord injury: case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Shane McNamara, Beverly Hon, Steven Kirshblum
Case description Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition infrequently reported in spinal cord injury that causes an uncomfortable sensation in the legs and an urge to move them. We report a case involving a 63-year-old man with incomplete paraplegia with an onset of RLS four years post injury. Findings Based upon history, pramipexole was prescribed for the presumptive diagnosis of RLS, with good
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Spinal artery syndrome following kyphoplasty in the setting of a non-compressive extradural cement extravasation: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Brendan M. Striano, Brian C. Goh, Chason Ziino, Saechin Kim
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Management of spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury in the era of COVID-19 pandemic societal restrictions Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Kevser GUMUSSU, Belgin ERHAN
Study design Cross-sectional telephone interviews. Objective The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic placed unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. Here, we aimed to investigate the disruptions in management of spasticity and activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting Two university hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey
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Caregiver burden according to ageing and type of care activity in caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Sun-Houng Kim, Onyoo Kim, Young-Hyeon Bae, Dong-il Choi, Jae Eun Heo, Won-Kyung Song, Bum-Suk Lee
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The prevalence and profile of spinal cord injury in public healthcare rehabilitation units in Gauteng, South Africa Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Michael Alexandre Alves, Sonti Pilusa, Mokgadi Kholofelo Mashola
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Intractable postural hypotension resulting from cervical pseudomeningocele after a posterior cervical spinal surgery: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-07 Buddharaksa Rajchagool, Sintip Pattanakuhar
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Post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury in Nepal: a cross-sectional study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Bikash Parajuli, Khagendra Acharya, Christine C. Grooves, Raju Dhakal, Jemina Shrestha, Rahul Shrestha, Mishu Manandhar
Study design Cross-sectional study Objectives To identify the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) and to examine the relationships between demographic and clinical characteristics, and PTSD. Setting Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center (SIRC) and Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital (DH, KUH), Kavrepalanchowk
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Functional electrical stimulation therapy for upper extremity rehabilitation following spinal cord injury: a pilot study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Gustavo Balbinot, Guijin Li, Cindy Gauthier, Kristin E. Musselman, Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan, José Zariffa
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Development of a comprehensive assessment tool to measure the quality of care for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Zahra Ghodsi, Seyed Behnam Jazayeri, Ahmad Pourrashidi, Mohsen Sadeghi-Naeini, Zahra Azadmanjir, Vali Baigi, Seyed Farzad Maroufi, Amir Azarhomayoun, Morteza Faghih-Jouybari, Abbas Amirjamshidi, Khatereh Naghdi, Roya Habibiarejan, Maryam Shabani, Arvin Sepahdoost, Hojat Dehghanbanadaki, Reza Habibi, Mahdi Mohammadzadeh, Maryam Bahreini, Gerard Michael O’Reilly, Alexander R. Vaccaro, James S. Harrop
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Reliability of home-based remote and self-assessment of transfers using the Transfer Assessment Instrument among wheelchair users with spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Libak Abou, Lynn A. Worobey, Stephanie K. Rigot, Elizabeth Stanley, Laura A. Rice
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Response to: Very rare incidence of ascending paralysis in a patient of traumatic spinal cord injury: a case report Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Ravindran Visagan, Marios C. Papadopoulos
TO THE EDITOR:
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Environmental and systems experiences of persons with spinal cord injury and their caregivers when transitioning from acute care to community living during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative case study Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-03-11 Jocelyn Brady, Magda Mouneimne, Katrina Milaney
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Hypertrophied posterior longitudinal ligament and ligamentum flavum causing myelopathy: a case report and literature review Spinal Cord Ser. Cases Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Mihiri Chami Wettasinghe, Lalith Gamage, Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe