We Got Your Back: Evaluating Recovery Following Spinal Cord Injury After High-Voltage Electric Burns.
J Burn Care Res
; 44(2): 414-418, 2023 03 02.
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| ID: mdl-36001001
ABSTRACT
Delayed spinal cord injury (SCI) is a relatively rare consequence of high voltage electrical burns, but it holds significant implications for patient quality of life. Due to the uncommon nature of delayed SCI and variable time of onset following injury, providers are currently unable to provide a prognosis for functional recovery and optimize a therapy process tailored to treat this patient populace. In this study, we aim to better map the pattern of recovery in these patients to better inform future rehabilitation practices. A retrospective chart review of five patients who experienced delayed SCI secondary to an electrical burn was conducted. The majority of patients displayed an upward trajectory in motor function following acute hospitalization and inpatient rehabilitation, with four of the five patients able to achieve complete motor strength in multiple extremities. In addition, rehabilitation was shown to have a noticeable impact in improving functional independence in tasks related to nursing. In conclusion, the clinical and functional outcomes of these delayed SCI patients point to the need for multidisciplinary management following injury and highlight the importance of early rehabilitation in regaining function.
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos da Medula Espinal
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Queimaduras
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Queimaduras por Corrente Elétrica
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article