Spinal cord injury (SCI) is the injury of the spinal cord from the foramen magnum to the
cauda equina which occurs as a result of compulsion, incision or contusion. The most …

Background Powered exoskeletons are designed to safely facilitate ambulation in patients
with spinal cord injury (SCI). We conducted the first meta-analysis of the available published …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes rapid osteoporosis that is most severe below the level of
injury. More than half of those with motor complete SCI will experience an osteoporotic …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) produces paralysis and a unique form of neurogenic disuse
osteoporosis that dramatically increases fracture risk at the distal femur and proximal tibia …

Osteoporosis is a long-term consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI) that leads to a high risk
of fragility fractures. The fracture rate in people with SCI is twice that of the general …

Purpose Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in accelerated bone mineral density (BMD) loss and
disorganization of trabecular bone architecture. The mechanisms underlying post-SCI …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic, life-disrupting event with an annual incidence of
17,000 cases in the US. SCI is characterized by progressive physical deconditioning due to …

Background Osteoporosis affects over half of adults over 50 years worldwide. With an
ageing population, osteoporosis, fractures and their associated costs are increasing …

Objectives: The primary objective was to review the literature regarding methodologies to
assess fracture risk, to prevent and treat osteoporosis and to manage osteoporotic fractures …

Objective: To examine the safety and efficacy of ambulation utilizing a semi-passive and
lightweight powered exoskeleton by spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Methods: This is a …