Laminoplasty for Cervical Cord Injury without Bone Injury

Neurologic Outcome of Laminoplasty for Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury without Instability

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of laminoplasty in the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI) without instability. METHODS 79 patients with SCI without instability who underwent surgical treatment in our institute between January 2005 and September 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. Twenty nine patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria as follows: SCI without i...

There is no evidence that laminoplasty results in improved outcomes compared with laminectomy in cervical spinal cord injury without instability

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Injury to the Cervical Cord

Army Medical Staff, Seeuiulerabaci. With reference to the case of fracture-dislocation of 'tlie cervical spinal column reported and commented on in the Gazette of September 1893 by Surgeon-Captain J. C. Vauglmn, the following notes may prove of interest. Private D was admitted to hospital, May 8th, 1893, with complete paralysis and anaesthesia of arms, legs and trunk up to the nipples. He had f...

Application of QFD method in toothbrush design for the cervical spinal cord injury handicapped (Tetraplegia)

Background: The spinal cord trauma is a lost physical performance that causes physical limitations in addition to mental, social and economic disadvantages. The mouth and tooth health is known as one of the related issues to the physical quality of life. Providing the conditions of the more independence for these people in brushing teeth can improve the level of mouth and tooth hygiene. The aim...

Bradycardia Secondary to Cervical Spinal Cord Injury