Spinal cord
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Literature review. ⋯ The first three of these therapeutical directions are generically assimilated as neuroprotective, and are synthetically presented and commented in this paper in an attempt to conceptually systematize them; thus, the aim of this article is, by emphasizing the state-of-the art in the domain, to optimize theoretical support in selecting the most effective pharmacological and physical interventions for preventing, as much as possible, paralysis, and for maximizing recovery chances after SCI.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ ITB therapy is effective and safe, also in the long term and causes tolerance in only 22% of the treated patients.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
Profile of Mr Wagih El Masri(y): the new President of ISCoS.
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Bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine (L-spine) has been reported to be normal or increased in persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Individuals with SCI who have moderate to severe DJD may have bone loss of the L-spine that may be underestimated by DXA, reducing awareness of the risk of fracture.
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Prospective study. ⋯ Combined SEP/MEP monitoring provided higher sensitivity and higher positive/negative predictive value than single-modality monitoring techniques. Detection of MEP changes and adjustment of surgical strategy may prevent irreversible pyramidal tract damage.