Measuring severity of spinal cord injuries
Source: Science Daily
Injuries to the spinal cord partially or completely disrupt the neural pathways between the brain and the limbs. The consequences for the representation of the affected limbs in the brain can be drastic. Researchers have now measured how severely this representation is affected.
Low Star Excursion Balance Test scores linked with risk of ankle sprains in football players
Source: Healio
Recently published results that evaluated high school and collegiate football players during the preseason highlighted lower Star Excursion Balance Test scores for anterior reach as a predictor of lateral ankle sprains and noted players who had these injuries had a significantly higher BMI.
Researchers identify a new cause of inherited neuropathy
Source: Medical Xpress
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is a family of inherited disorders of the peripheral nervous system, affecting approximately one in 2,500 Americans. Its most common iteration, CMT1, comes in many forms, most of which have to date been linked to a small set of causative genes
Intense training without proper recovery may compromise bone health in elite rowers
Source: Science Daily
Bone mineral density, an indicator of bone strength, typically increases with regular exercise, acting as a protective mechanism against bone fractures and osteoporosis. But a new study suggests that the extended, high-intensity training sessions of elite athletes could reverse beneficial bone changes.
Age no barrier for back surgery benefits
Source: Medical Xpress
Seniors can benefit from herniated disc surgery, according to the results of a study conducted by Mattis A. Madsbu, a medical student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and colleagues at the Department of Neurosurgery at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway. Madsbu's supervisor was NTNU consultant neurosurgeon Sasha Gulati.
Exercise good for the spine
Source: Medical Xpress
A world-first study has shown that specific physical activity benefits the discs in our spines and may help to prevent and manage spinal pain.
Intraoperative Methadone Cuts Post-Op Opioid Use in Spine Sx
Source: HealthDay
For patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery, intraoperative methadone administration is associated with reduced postoperative opioid requirements, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.
Overuse injuries more common in kids who specialize in individual sport
Source: Science Daily
Young athletes who specialize in an individual sport – such as gymnastics, tennis and dance – were at higher risk for overuse injuries (i.e. gradual onset of pain and symptoms), compared to those who focus on a single team sport, according to a study
Women more sensitized than men to metal used in joint replacement
Source: Science Daily
Why are women at higher risk of complications after total hip or knee replacement surgery? An increased rate of hypersensitivity to the metals contained in joint implants might be a contributing factor, suggests a study.
Elderly patients with foot pain at increased risk for falls
Source: Healio
Patients with severe foot pain have an increased risk for falling compared with those with less intense pain, according to recently published research in Gerontology.
