Spinal fracture

This study tested a titanium implant called SPHEREPLAST in 37 people with spine fractures caused by osteoporosis or injury. The implant is placed during a procedure called balloon kyphoplasty to stabilize the broken bone and help it heal. Researchers looked at pain levels, disabi…

This study tested a freeze-dried plasma product that can be mixed with water in 6 minutes, avoiding the long thaw time of standard plasma. It included 42 trauma patients with severe bleeding who needed blood transfusions. The goal was to see if faster plasma delivery could improv…

This study looked at over 2,000 trauma patients who needed help breathing before arriving at the hospital. Half were given a supraglottic airway device (like an LMA or King tube) first, while the other half received standard care. The goal was to see which approach led to more pa…

This study looked at how safe and effective the JuniOrtho plating system is for treating congenital deformities and fractures in the lower limbs of 30 children and adults. The device is a metal plate and screws used during surgery to hold bones in place while they heal. Researche…

This study tested whether using the World Health Organization's trauma care checklist helps injured patients recover better. Sixty adults with trauma were randomly assigned to standard care or care with the checklist. Researchers measured pain, injury severity, complications, and…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) program called Carebot AI Bones to see how well it finds fractures on X-rays. Researchers compared the AI's performance to that of experienced radiologists using 600 X-rays from both children and adults. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether an AI tool called Boneview helps clinicians spot fractures on X-rays more accurately. 18 doctors and other health professionals reviewed 500 X-ray images, half with fractures and half without, first without AI and then with AI assistance. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a cone-beam CT scanner (Newtom 5G) can detect and classify fractures of the arms and legs as accurately as a standard CT scan. 43 adults with suspected fractures received both scans. Researchers compared how well each scan identified the type of fracture…

This study tested whether a procedure called vertebroplasty (injecting cement into a broken spine bone) relieves pain better than a sham (fake) procedure in people with osteoporosis. 52 adults aged 50 and older with recent spine fractures took part. The main goal was to measure p…

This study compared four minimally invasive procedures—vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, stentoplasty, and thermal facet ablation—for treating pain from vertebral compression fractures. Researchers enrolled 1000 adults with chronic back pain due to these fractures. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a social robot could reduce fear and pain in children aged 5 to 10 during wound dressing. Sixty children were split into two groups: one interacted with the robot while getting their wound dressed, and the other received standard care. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether a virtual rehabilitation program called VIVA is feasible for people with spine fractures caused by osteoporosis. The program includes weekly online sessions to help reduce pain and improve movement and quality of life. The study involved 34 participants …

This study looked at whether giving a low dose of ketamine continuously could lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed by people with serious injuries. The goal was to see at least a 25% reduction in opioid use over 48 hours while still controlling pain just as wel…

This study looked at whether walking with a therapy dog helps adult trauma patients move more during their hospital stay. Sixty-four patients each took two walks—one with a dog and one without—and reported their pain, anxiety, and motivation. The goal was to see if animal-assiste…

This study looked at two methods of injecting bone cement into fractured vertebrae in elderly patients with osteoporosis. 196 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a one-sided or two-sided injection. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves …

This study gathered information from 193 adults who had surgery or orthopedic treatment for spine problems. Researchers collected clinical, functional, and social data to create a detailed database. The goal was to better understand patient outcomes and standardize how data is co…

This study aims to create a simple bedside tool that helps doctors quickly identify motorcycle accident victims with chest injuries who are at high risk of dying. Researchers will analyze data from 1250 patients to build and test the tool, focusing on factors like helmet use and …

This completed study looked at 510 trauma patients who had no signs of nerve damage. Researchers wanted to see if getting a full-body CT scan actually changed how doctors managed their care. The goal is to find out if these scans are truly helpful or just add cost and time.

This study looked at 55 adults with arm or leg injuries to see if using a tourniquet before reaching the hospital made a difference. Researchers compared those who had a tourniquet placed to those who did not, checking for shock, blood transfusions, and other complications. The g…

This study looked at 265 severely injured adults in France to see if getting them to the hospital within the recommended 60 minutes (the 'golden hour') improves their chances of survival. Researchers checked if following these time guidelines helped patients live at least 24 hour…

Researchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…

This pilot study tested whether a personalized nutrition plan using up to three Ensure shakes a day is practical for older adults (60+) recovering from a serious injury. Forty participants were randomly assigned to either the nutrition plan or standard care. The study did not mea…

This study looked back at the medical records of 137 severely injured trauma patients who needed large blood transfusions between 2020 and 2025. Researchers analyzed how different transfusion strategies, such as balanced ratios and whole blood use, affected 30-day survival and ot…

This study looked at whether vitamin D levels affect how well broken bones heal in young adults aged 18 to 25. Researchers measured vitamin D at the time of injury and tracked healing for up to a year. The goal was to understand if low vitamin D is linked to slower healing or com…

This study tested a new lightweight device called PYTHEAS ODYSSEE that helps surgeons place screws in the spine more accurately. Fourteen adults having spine surgery used the device to guide screw placement. The goal was to see if the device reduces screw misplacement and is safe…

This study looked at how parents cope emotionally after their child is hospitalized in intensive care for a severe injury. Researchers checked for signs of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress in 62 parents, 3 to 6 months after the child left the ICU. The goal was to un…

This study looked at whether using regular CT scans (already done for other reasons) can better predict the risk of spine fractures in people over 50, compared to the standard FRAX risk score. Researchers analyzed CT images from nearly 2,800 adults taken five years apart. The goa…

This study tested a simple frailty score (TSFI) to see if it can predict complications and death in trauma patients aged 65 and older. Researchers enrolled 500 patients across multiple hospitals. The goal was to improve care by identifying high-risk patients early, not to provide…

This study looked at how obesity affects the hospital course and outcomes of trauma patients aged 60 and older. Researchers compared obese and non-obese patients to see if obesity leads to longer stays, more complications, or higher costs. The goal was to clarify conflicting repo…

This study looked at whether a structured regional health system, where trauma centers are organized by level of care, reduces deaths within 28 days after severe injury. Researchers compared outcomes for 2193 severely injured patients treated in a structured system versus a non-s…

This study looked back at medical records and conducted phone surveys of 70 patients who were treated for vertebral compression fractures with integrative Korean medicine at four hospitals. The goal was to see how well the treatment worked for pain and disability, both during the…

This study checked how well the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) predicts survival and the need for intensive care or surgery in 204 trauma patients at one hospital in Iraq. Researchers measured the score within 6 hours of arrival and tracked outcomes. The goal is to see …

This study looked at how different amounts of numbing medicine given around the collarbone affect pain relief and side effects during arm surgery. Researchers also used ultrasound to measure the nerve behind the eye to see if it relates to brain pressure. 64 patients aged 18 to 5…

Researchers studied 407 children under 18 who had whole-body CT scans after trauma. They looked at injury details, physical exams, and lab results to create a scoring system called WHOLE. The goal is to help emergency doctors decide when a full-body scan is truly needed, reducing…

This study looked at 263 severely injured trauma patients to find out how often they develop early blood clotting problems (called trauma-induced coagulopathy) and excessive clot breakdown (hyperfibrinolysis) within the first hour of arriving at the emergency room. Researchers us…

This study collected information from over 8,000 people who had spine surgery for conditions like degeneration, deformity, or trauma. Researchers gathered X-ray and health data to learn which treatments work best for different patients. The goal was to build a database to answer …

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide the placement of catheters in the femoral artery and vein (in the groin) reduces complications in severely injured patients in the intensive care unit. The trial involved 136 adults with severe trauma who needed these catheters.…

This completed study looked at 150 adults with thoraco-lumbar spine injuries to see if adding an emergency MRI to a standard CT scan changes how doctors treat them. The researchers compared treatment plans before and after the MRI, including options like rest, minimally invasive …

This completed study looked at 40 adults with certain types of spine fractures in the chest or lower back that did not cause nerve problems. Researchers compared outcomes between patients who had surgery (spinal fusion) and those who received conservative care like bracing and ex…

This study looked at 15,000 trauma patients treated at a Swedish hospital over 10 years. Researchers focused on those with serious neck or face injuries to understand what causes deadly bleeding and how it is managed. The goal is to improve care for future patients with these inj…

This study looked at 80 adults with specific types of spine fractures (A3 and A4) that had a certain injury score (4 or 5). Patients were randomly assigned to receive either surgery or non-surgical care. The researchers measured pain, bone healing, and spine shape to see which ap…