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This study examined metabolic syndrome prevalence in 100 spinal cord injury patients, finding that 42% met diagnostic criteria, with significantly higher rates in paraplegic versus tetraplegic patients. Disease duration, gender differences, and functional independence measures were associated with metabolic syndrome presence.
This pilot study examined body composition, dietary patterns, and metabolic markers in 11 adults with chronic tetraplegia, finding elevated body fat despite normal BMI and dietary imbalances (excessive lipids, suboptimal protein). Cross-domain analyses revealed associations between macronutrient intake and metabolic markers, with higher protein intake inversely correlated with triglyceride levels.
A preliminary study evaluated gravity-balanced exoskeleton robot training for patients with tetraplegia, showing significant improvements in shoulder and elbow muscle strength and range of motion over six training sessions. While functional task performance improvements were observed, they were not statistically significant, suggesting the device shows promise for motor recovery despite limitations in translating to daily activities.
This cross-sectional study of 100 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury found shoulder pain prevalence of 34% in the past week, with higher rates in tetraplegia patients and more bilateral pain in wheelchair users. Non-pharmacological treatments such as exercise, massage, and TENS were commonly used, while pharmacological interventions were relatively uncommon among this population.
This retrospective study identified three distinct trajectory classes of community integration outcomes in 238 adults with chronic spinal cord injury in Catalonia over 19 years post-injury using growth mixture modeling. Motor functional independence, depression, and injury severity (tetraplegia vs paraplegia) emerged as significant predictors of different long-term community integration patterns.