Spinal cord
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of low-frequency TENS in the treatment of neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury.
Prospective, randomized and controlled study. ⋯ This article presents LF-TENS may effectively complement pharmacological treatment in patients with SCI and neuropathic pain.
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Prospective, longitudinal cohort study. ⋯ ISNCSCI training significantly improves the classification skills regardless of the experience in spinal cord injury medicine. These findings need to be considered for the appropriate preparation and interpretation of clinical trials in spinal cord injury.
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Retrospective cohort with linkage of administrative data sets. ⋯ Given the high rates of ED use for low acuity and potentially preventable conditions, these results suggest that the ED is being used as an inappropriate substitute for primary care for individuals with TSCI 50% of the time.
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To quantify spinal cord perfusion by using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in a porcine model with acute spinal cord injury. ⋯ CEUS is a practical technique that provides overall views for evaluating microcirculatory pattern in spinal cord injury. Quantitative analysis shows the efficacy in assessment of perfusion changes after spinal cord injury.
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Comparative Study
Reliability of the electrical perceptual threshold and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests of cutaneous sensibility.
Prospective experimental. ⋯ EPT has better reliability than SWM in healthy subjects. However, as both tests have the potential to add sensitivity and resolution to the AIS assessment, a further comparison of their repeatability in SCI is warranted.