The magnetic splint and complementary adapted objects allow patients with high-level spinal cord injuries independence in retrieving commonly used objects. This device has proved effective for patients with high-level spinal cord injuries who are not presently using an assistive splint and who are capable of bringing the hand to the mouth, often with the assistance of a mobile arm support or ov...

In the United States, nearly 5 million patients per year require spinal immobilization. The emergency physician (EP) must be able to efficiently and effectively manage these patients. To do so, the EP must have an understanding of cervical spine anatomy, spinal immobilization techniques, specific injury patterns, optimal imaging studies, and associated injuries and treatment modalities. This ar...

Iliac arterial injuries are rare but important complications that can develop after spinal surgery. The presentation of these injuries is usually late, with symptoms such as leg swelling or cardiac failure. However, acute massive bleeding may be a sign of early presentation as in our patient. Herein, we present a case of life-threatening bleeding with early computed tomography angiographic diag...

Citation: Sköld MK and Fehlings MG (2017) Editorial: Karolinska Institutet 200-Year Anniversary Symposium on Injuries to the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System—An Update on Recent Advances in Regenerative Neuroscience. Front. Neurol. 8:510. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00510 Editorial: Karolinska institutet 200-Year anniversary Symposium on injuries to the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous S...