European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Review Meta Analysis
Is cell transplantation a reliable therapeutic strategy for spinal cord injury in clinical practice? A systematic review and meta-analysis from 22 clinical controlled trials.
It is an open question whether cell transplantation can provide safety and effective outcome to spinal cord injury (SCI) patient which has remained controversial for almost 40 years. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cell transplantation in SCI patients. ⋯ Cell transplantation appears to be a safe therapeutic strategy possessing substantial beneficial effects in the patients with SCI in clinic. Moreover, treating SCI with stem cell, the dosage of cells between 1-5 × 107 and 10-20 × 107, in intermediate or chronic phase, minimally invasive techniques, may bring more advantage to SCI patient. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A pilot randomized controlled trial of 6-week combined exercise program on fasting insulin and fitness levels in individuals with spinal cord injury.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial study was to investigate the effect of combined exercise program on the fasting insulin and fitness levels of people with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ A combined exercise program is effective in decreasing fasting insulin and HOMA-IR levels while improving fitness in those with SCI. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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This study aimed to compare differences in lumbosacral and spinopelvic parameters between pain developers and non-pain developers as well as the effects of various posture changes. ⋯ The current study supports the assertion that increased lumbar lordosis is associated with increased pain. Lumbar spine angles change in various postures. The changes were more prominent in pain developers than in non-pain developers. Larger lumbar lordosis due to larger pelvic incidence may be a risk factor for the development of standing-induced low back pain. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the type and severity of spinal injury in airborne sports, as well as patients demographics in this unique set of athletes. Paragliding is one of the most popular airborne sports in Switzerland, which thought to be no less dangerous with a high potential for spinal injury. Few studies on spinal column injuries have been performed in these high-risk athletes with only inconsistent findings. ⋯ III, retrospective comparative study. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Unfortunately, one co-author name was incorrectly published in the original publication. The complete correct name of the co-author is given below.