Spinal cord
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Experimental dog model of spinal cord shortening. ⋯ Shortening of half of a vertebral segment height will not induce spinal cord injury (SCI), while that between half and two-thirds of a vertebral segment may lead to incomplete SCI.
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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.
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Forecasting using population modelling. ⋯ We have reported a method for calculating an estimate of the prevalence of NTSCI that provides information that will be vital to optimise health care planning for this group of highly disabled members of society. It is suggested that refinements to the modelling methods are required to enhance its reliability. Future projects should be directed at refining the mortality ratios and performing cohort survival studies.