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This study surveyed 101 Saudi Arabian adults with spinal cord injury to identify which bodily functions they considered most important for improving quality of life. Walking was ranked as the top priority (26.7%), followed by hand/arm function (20.8%), while sexual function was least prioritized (39.6%), with priorities varying significantly by injury type and completeness.
This neuroimaging study examined how individuals with spinal cord injury (paraplegia/tetraplegia) process action-related sounds compared to healthy controls, using EEG recordings. Researchers found reduced brain activation in premotor and motor cortices specifically for actions involving paralyzed body parts, with greater deficits correlating to longer post-injury duration, suggesting the motor resonance mechanism adapts following spinal disconnection.
This qualitative study explores how individuals with tetraplegia (cervical spine injury causing motor/sensory loss) manage their health and daily routines, examining how caregiving relationships and situational contexts shape their engagement in occupations. Findings reveal that disability-related disruptions and caregiver dependence significantly influence time allocation and participation patterns, with implications for clinical intervention design.
This epidemiological analysis of 435 cases (2013-2022) found that strike-induced spinal cord injury predominantly affects young and middle-aged males (11.8:1 ratio) in manual labor occupations, with 89.4% occurring in workplace settings like construction and mining. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced workplace safety education to reduce these preventable injuries.
A cross-sectional survey of 90 adults with traumatic spinal cord injury in Kenya found high prevalence of activity limitations (e.g., 90% difficulty with public transportation, 83% unable to stand unsupported) and participation restrictions, with significant environmental barriers including inadequate finances and inaccessible public infrastructure. Individuals with tetraplegia experienced greater functional limitations than those with paraplegia, highlighting the need for comprehensive rehabilitation and environmental modifications.