Early Application of Cervical and Thoracic Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation for High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report.
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Abstract: Early recovery of arm and trunk function after high cervical spinal cord injury is challenging. We report a case of a 42-yr-old woman with subacute C3 AIS (ASIA Impairment Scale) B spinal cord injury treated with cervical and thoracic transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation during acute inpatient rehabilitation. Initiated 6 wks after injury alongside physical therapy, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation was associated with improved motor scores (0-10), sensory gains, and AIS conversion to C. Functional gains included better trunk control and voluntary upper extremity movement. Treatment was well tolerated without adverse effects. This case supports the feasibility and potential efficacy of early transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation integration in acute cervical spinal cord injury rehabilitation and warrants further study.
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American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation focuses on the practice, research and educational aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Monthly issues keep physiatrists up-to-date on the optimal functional restoration of patients with disabilities, physical treatment of neuromuscular impairments, the development of new rehabilitative technologies, and the use of electrodiagnostic studies. The Journal publishes cutting-edge basic and clinical research, clinical case reports and in-depth topical reviews of interest to rehabilitation professionals.
Topics include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary disease, trauma, acute and chronic pain, amputation, prosthetics and orthotics, mobility, gait, and pediatrics as well as areas related to education and administration. Other important areas of interest include cancer rehabilitation, aging, and exercise. The Journal has recently published a series of articles on the topic of outcomes research. This well-established journal is the official scholarly publication of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
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