ISCoS

'
A Global Spinal Cord Injury Conference'
25-28 June 2006:

45th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting & 32nd Annual Meeting
of the American Spinal Injury Association (2nd joint meeting)

Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, USA

ABSTRACTS

  Awards Abstracts
  Awards Abstracts 1
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Quantitative MRI assessments correlate with neurological outcome in patients with acute cervical traumatic spinal cord injury: A prospective multicenter study in 100 consecutive patients with independent review and statistical modeling
Julio C. Furlan, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D.1; Firoz Miyanji, M.D.2; Bizhan Aarabi, M.D.3; Paul Arnold, M.D., F.A.C.S.4; Michael G. Fehlings, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C.1
2
A Biomechanical Evaluation of Segmental Occipito-Atlanto-Axial Fixation Techniques with Respect to Risk to the Vertebral Artery
Jonathan T. Nassos, M.D.1,2; Alexander J. Ghanayem, M.D.1,2; Rick Sasso, M.D.3; Michael Nicolakis, M.D.2; Leonard I. Voronov, M.D. Ph.D.2; Anthony Rinella, M.D.1,2; Gerard Carandang, M.S.2; Avinash G. Patwardhan, Ph.D.1,2
3
Neuroplasticity and Recovery of Hindlimb Function in Spinal Cord Hemisected Rats Mediated by Peripheral Nerve Rerouting and Intramuscular bFGFApplication
Konya D, Liao WL, Choi H, Yu D, Newton KM, King AM, Pamir MN, Black PMcL, Teng YD.
4
Long Term Bladder Management in Spinal Cord Injury: Data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Databases
L. Keith Lloyd, M.D1.; Amy Arisco, M.D1.; Jason Tseng, M.D.2; and Yuying Chen, Ph.D.1
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Effects of Menopause after SCI: A Comparison Study of Women with SCI, Able-body Women, and Men with SCI
Amie B Jackson, M.D.¹; Michael DeVivo, Dr.Ph².
 
Awards Abstracts 2
1
Pain Symptom Clusters in People with Spinal Cord Injury
Eva G. Widerström-Noga, D.D.S., Ph.D. 1,2,3; Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, MSPH 1,2 ;Elizabeth Felix, Ph.D. 1, 2
2
  Risk Factors for Depression in Adults with Pediatric-onset Spinal Cord Injuries
Caroline J. Anderson, PhD1; Lawrence C. Vogel, MD1; Kathleen M. Chlan, BA1; Randal R. Betz, MD2; Craig M. McDonald, MD3.
3
Cardiovascular Control during Orthostatic Stress in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury
Victoria E. Claydon, Ph.D.1 and Andrei Krassioukov, M.D., Ph.D.1
4
Effects of a Power-Assist on Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Wheelchair Propulsion in Persons with SCI
Mark S. Nash, Ph.D.1; Daan Koppens, M.S.2; Mirjam van Haaren, M.D.2; Andrew Sherman, M.D.1; James P. Lippiatt3; John E. Lewis, Ph.D.1
5
Home Based Ventilator Weaning in Tetraplegics: Results of the Diaphragm Pacing Stimulation (DPS) System
Raymond P. Onders M.D.; Mary Jo Elmo ACNP; Anthony R. Ignagni
GENERAL SESSIONS
 
GENERAL SESSION 1
Management of Medical Complications (Section 1)
1
Corrective Surgery in post-traumatic Deformities of the Spine in the Paralysed
Patrick J. Kluger, MD.; Jan Borremans, MD.; Balraj Singhal, MD.
2
The Effect of Bracing on Paralytic Scoliosis Secondary to Spinal Cord Injury
Samir Mehta, M.D.1; Randal R. Betz, M.D.2; M. J. Mulcahey, M.S.2; Craig McDonald, M.D.3; Larry C. Vogel, M.D.4; Caroline Anderson, Ph.D.4
3
Prevention of Bone Mineral Density Loss after Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Interim Results of an Intensive Neuromuscular Stimulation Intervention
Suzanne Groah, MD1; Alison Lichy, PT1; Inger Ljungberg, BA1
4
Elevated C-reactive Protein in Persons with SCI: Epiphenomenon or Pathological Agent?
Mark S. Nash, Ph.D.1; Sarah L. Gintel, B.A.2; Armando J. Mendez, Ph.D.1; Larry F. Hamm, Ph.D.3 ; John E. Lewis, Ph.D.1; Suzanne L. Groah, M.D., MPH3
5
Medical complications in persons with a spinal cord injury during and after inpatient rehabilitation: prevalence and its determinants
Janneke A. Haisma, MD1; Lucas H. van der Woude, PhD2; Henk J. Stam, MD PhD FRCP1; Tebbe A. Sluis, MD3; Michael P. Bergen, MD PhD3; Johannes B. Bussmann, PhD1
6
Acute Mortality and Complications of Cervical Spine Injuries in the Elderly
Mark J. Sokolowski, MD; Michael H. Haak, MD; Paul R. Meyer, MD
7
Self Care and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury
Thilo Kroll, PhD1; Suzanne L. Groah, MD2; Inger H. Ljungberg, BA2
8
  Acute Peripheral Vascular Adaptation Induced by Passive Leg Cycle Exercise in People with Spinal Cord Injury
L. Ballaz1 ; N. Fusco1 ; B. Langella M.D.3 ; A. Crétual Ph.D.1 ; R. Brissot M.D., Ph.D.2
9
Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Surveillance in Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Perkash I,MD: Punj V, MD; Haze M, RN; Lee M,V; Madan S, MD; VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University
10
Perception of Overweight and Obesity in Individuals with SCI
Michelle A. Meade, Ph.D.; Kirsten Barrett, Ph.D., M. Njeri Jackson, Ph.D.
11
Colonic Emptying After a New Trans Anal Irrigation System in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Gabriele Bazzocchi, Erica Poletti, Paolo Pillastrini, Mauro Menarini
12
Treatment of Fecal Incontinence and Constipation in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury- a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Trial of Transanal Irrigation vs. Conservative Bowel Management
Peter Christensen M.D., Ph.D. 1; Gabriele Bazzocchi M.D. 2; Maureen Coggrave RNT 3; Rainer Abel M.D. 4; Claes Hultling M.D. 5; Klaus Krogh D.M.Sci 1; Shwan Media M.D. 6; Soeren Laurberg D.M.Sci. 1
 
GENERAL SESSION 2
Rehabilitation Technology
1
H-Reflex Modulation during Robotic Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training
Fides Pacheco, M.D.2; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D.1; Thiru Annaswamy, M.D.; Lance Goetz, M.D. 2; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D. 1; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D. 1
2
A Prediction Model for Change in Gait Speed following Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training
Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D.; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D.; James Mosby, M.P.T., M.S.; Nathan Foreman, M.P.T.; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D.
3
Using Force Fields To Modify Locomotor Control.
Karine Fortin, B.Sc.; Stéphanie Alain, PT; Andréanne Blanchette, PT; Éric Tremblay, PT; Laurent J. Bouyer, Ph.D.
4
Effects of High Volume FES-Cycling Training on Bone Parameters of Subjects With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Angela Frotzler, MSc1; Sylvie Coupaud, PhD2,3; Tanja H. Kakebeeke, PhD1; Ken J. Hunt, PhD,DSc3,2; David B. Allan, FRCS2; Nick Donaldson, PhD4; Prisca Eser, PhD5
5
Functional Electrical Stimulation assisted Rowing for Spinal Cord Injury
Dries M. Hettinga, M.Sc.1; Brian Andrews, Ph.D.1,2
6
Median Nerve Motor and Sensory Amplitudes in Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury
Jennifer Yang, MD1; Michael L. Boninger, MD1,2,3; Bradley G. Impink1,2,4; Dianxu Ren1,2
7
Shoulder Muscle Demand during Propulsion of Standard, Power-Assisted, and Lever Driven Manual Wheelchairs.
Craig J. Newsam, D.P.T.1; Philip Requejo, Ph.D. 1
8
  Motion in the Unstable Cervical and Lumbar Spine during Kinetic Bed Therapy compared to Traditional Log-Rolling
Bryan Conrad, M.Eng.1; MaryBeth Horodyski, Ed.D.1; John Wright, M.S.2; Glenn Rechtine III, MD2
9
Orthostatic Hypotension During The Acute Rehabilitation Of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries
Evgeny V. Sidorov MD,PhD1,4, Andrea F. Townson MD1,2, Marcel F. Dvorak MD1,3,
Brian K. Kwon MD, PhD1,3, John Steeves PhD1, Andrei Krassioukov MD, PhD1,2
10
Control of the Bladder And Sphincter with a Simple Neuroprosthesis after Spinal Cord Injury
Robert A. Gaunt, B.Eng.1; Arthur Prochazka, Ph.D.1
11
Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries
Sandy Stevens, M.S.1; Don Morgan, Ph.D.2
12
  Evidence Based Care Pathways
Christine Wilson1; Catherine Gardner1; Mary Watkins1
GENERAL SESSION 3
Management of Complications, section II
1
Role of Screening Tests for Deep Venous Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Adults who Undergo Thromboprophylaxis During the Acute Stage After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: An Evidence-Based Analysis
Julio C. Furlan, MD, MBA, PhD, and Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC
2
Increased Risk of DVT after Prophylactic IVC Filter Placement in Acute
Spinal Cord Injury

Peter H. Gorman, M.D.; Syed F. Qadri, M.D.
3
Predictors of Ventilator Weaning in High Cervical Spinal Cord Injured Persons.
Anthony Chiodo, M.D.; William Scelza, M.D.; Martin Forchheimer, MPP
4
Stimulation of The Expiratory Muscles Using Microstimulators
Vernon W-H Lin, M.D., Ph.D.; Xiaoming Deng, M.D., Ph.D.; Ian Hsiao, Ph.D
5
Optimal Intensity for Respiratory Endurance Training in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Gabi Mueller, M.Sc.1, Claudio Perret, Ph.D.1, Christina M. Spengler, Ph.D., M.D.2
6
Verrucous Carcinoma in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Elsa J. Aguilera M.D,C.W.S1; Aldo Gonzalez-Serva M.D2; Dominic K. Foo M.D3; Shahe V. Fereshetian M.D4; Charles D. Foster D.P.M5
7
Tetraplegic vs. Paraplegic Patients with Pressure Ulcres: A Quality Contorl Study
Miriam Maney, M.A., C.P.H.Q.1; Karen Farrell, R.N., C.W.S1.; Carol Gill, M.D.1; Thomas W. Findley, M.D., Ph.D1.
8
Exercise and Secondary Conditions among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
Pei-Shu Ho, Ph.D.1; Matthew Kehn, B.A. 1; Melinda Neri, B.A. 1; Thilo Kroll, Ph.D. 1,2
9
Episodic Hypertension Following Spinal Cord Injury: The Role of Peripheral Sympathetic-Sensory Interactions in Animal Models and Humans
Leanne M. Ramer, M.Sc.1,2; Matt S. Ramer, Ph.D.1,2; Michael D. Norenberg, M.D.4 ; Wayne Moore, M.D.1,5; John D. Steeves, Ph.D.1; Andrei V. Krassioukov, M.D., Ph.D.1,2,3
10
Use of Desmopressin To Treat Recumbent Diuresis in Spinal Cord Injury
Lam D Nguyen D.O1,2.; Mark Fredrickson MD1,2.
11
Efficacy and Safety of Vardenafil in Men with Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Spinal Cord Injury
Francois Giuliano;1 Eusebio Rubio-Aurioles;2 bMichael Kennelly;3 Francesco Montorsi;4 Edward D Kim;5 Alexander E Finkbeiner;6 Peter J Pommerville;7 Michael W Colopy;8 H Jeffrey Wilkins;9 Barton E Wachs10 for the Vardenafil Study Group
12
Efficacy of Endoscopic Sub-Uretheral Injection of Biocompatible Material for Vesico-Ureteric Reflux (Vur) in Spinal Cord Injured (Sci) Patients
Lombardi G.M.D., Macchiarella A. M.D, Celso M. M.D, Li Marzi V.M.D.,Del Popolo G. M.D.
 
GENERAL SESSION 4
Operative Procedures/Regeneration
1
Clinical Algorithm for Predicting Walking Capacity Based on the ASIA Motor Score In Acute SCI
Bjorn Zorner, M.D.1; Volker Dietz, M.D.1; Armin Curt, M.D.1,2
2
Robot-Assisted Gait Analysis for Rats after Spinal Cord Bridging
Xiaoming Deng, M.D., Ph.D.1; Yu-Shang Lee, Ph.D.1; Ian Hiso, Ph.D.1; Ximing Xiong, M.D.1; Sharon Zdunowski, B.A.2; Reggie Edgerton, Ph.D.2; Vernon Lin, M.D., Ph.D.1
3
Functional Motor Recovery Following Severe Contusive SCI: Human Neuronal Serotonergic Cell Transplantation
Yerko A. Berrocal, M.D.1; Jordan S. McBroom1; Damien D. Pearse, Ph.D.1,2; Mary J. Eaton, Ph.D.1,2,3.
4
Prospective Analysis of Photographic Telemedicine in Wound Assessment
David S. Rosenblum, M.D.1; Joseph Shin, M.D.2; Deepak Narayan, M.D.; Jayne Kleinman, M.S., C.R.C.; Francine
5
Changes in Muscle Activation Patterns following a Single Bout of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury
Nathan Foreman, M.P.T.1; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D. 1; James Mosby, M.P.T., M.S. 1; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D. 1; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D. 1
6
  Evaluation of the Lokomat® “L-Stiff” to Measure Spasticity in Subjects with SCI following Standing and Walking
James Mosby, M.P.T., M.S.; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D.; Nathan Foreman, M.P.T. ; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D.; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D.
7
The Validity of Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis Compliance Monitors in Children with SCI
Melissa Mendoza, PT,MS,DPT1; Louis Hunter, PT,MS2; Mitell Sison, MS3; Anita Bagley, PhD3; M.J. Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L2; Randal Betz, MD2; Lawrence Vogel, MD1; Caroline Anderson, PhD1; Craig McDonald, MD3
8
Gait Training with Electromechanical Systems, and Modulation of H-reflex by Transcraneal Magnetic Stimulation in Incomplete SCI
Jesús Benito, M.D.; Eloy Opisso, ENG.; Narda Murillo, PT; Josep Medina, PT; Joan Vidal, M.D.; José M. Tormos, M.D., Ph.D.; Josep Valls, M.D., Ph.D.
9
Assessing Voluntary Muscle Force by Robotic Gait Orthosis
Marc Bolliger1; Lars Lunenburger1; Stefan Bircher2; Gery Colombo2; Volker Dietz11
10
Comparison of Various Wheelchair Cushions for Effectiveness of Pressure Relief
Gyu Ree Kim OT; Dong A Kim MD; Mun Hee Lim OT; Bum Suk Lee MD; Su Hwan Kim PT1
11
Comparison of the Computer Mouse Interface for the Patients with Tetraplegia
Bum Suk Lee M.D.; Kyung Hee Lee, OTR, MA; Gwang Moon Eom, Ph.D.1; Jong Min Lee, B.S.1; Chul Seung Kim, M.S.1; Se Jin Kong, B.S1.
12
Intervention for Spinal Cord Injured Patients’ Operation of Mobile Phone
Bum Suk Lee, M.D.; Dong A Kim, M.D.; Mi Ja Lee, OT, MEd; Kyung Hee Lee, OT, MA; Kyu Ree Kim, OT; Mun Hee Lim, OT
13
The Effect of Four Weeks Rehabilitation in Warm Climate on Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Pain
Lars Werhagen MD, Elisabet Waldenlind Ass. Prof
14
Spinal Cord Injury in Adolescents: Six Year Experience of the Rehabilitation Center for the Province of BC.
Evgeny V. Sidorov, M.D., Ph.D.1,3; Gorge Hahn M.D.2,4; Andrei Krassioukov M.D., Ph.D.1,2
15
  Comparison of Cardiac Baroreflex Control During Orthostatic Stress in Subjects with Cervical and Thoracic SCI
Victoria E. Claydon, Ph.D.1 and Andrei Krassioukov, M.D., Ph.D.1
16
Cardiovascular Control and Post-exercise Hypotension Following Arm Cycling Exercise in Subjects with SCI
Victoria E. Claydon, Ph.D.1; Adrienne T. Hol, M.Sc.1-3; Janice J. Eng, Ph.D., PT/O.T.1-3 and Andrei Krassioukov, M.D., Ph.D.1-3
17
Pressure Changes Under The Ischial Tuberosities during Gluteal Neuromuscular Stimulations in SCI : a Comparison of Sacral Nerve Root Stimulation(SNRS) Against Surface FES
LQ.Liu1; SL. Knight1; GP. Nicholson2; R. Chelvarajah1; A.Gall3; FRI Middleton3; MW. Ferguson-Pell2; MD Craggs1
18
SCI and Assistive Devices: Understanding the Challenges of Today’s Parents
Anita Kaiser, B.Sc., M.Sc.(candidate)1, 2; Kathryn A. Boschen, Ph.D. 1, 2; Denise Reid, Ph.D. 1; Fraser Shein, Ph.D., P.Eng. 1, 3
19
  Quantification of Quantification of Multi-mModality Sensation forof the Hhand in Ccervical Spinal Cord Injury (cSCI).
Sukhvinder K. Kalsi-Ryan, MSc.MSc. candidate, 1,2,4; Dorcas Beaton, PhD.1, 3,5,66;
William McIlroy, PhD. 1,2,4; David Mikulis, MD. 4; Michael G. Fehlings, PhD. 4; Molly C. Verrier, MHSc. Dip POT1,2
20
Is Extensor Digitorum Brevis test Predictive of Bladder Detrusor Muscle Response to Botulinum Toxin Injections?
Giulia Stampacchia, M.D.1; Eleonora Bradaschia, Ph.D.1; Valeria Ales, Ph.D.2; Donatella Pistolesi, M.D2.
21
Changes in Exercise Capacity and Body Mass after Arm Crank Ergometry Exercise in Paraplegia
Sue Ann Sisto, Ph.D., Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, Quin Bond, BS, John Mores, MS, Ann Spungen, Ed.D., William Bauman, MD, Steven Kirshblum, MD
22
The Effects of Concurrent Respiratory Resistance Training on Wheelchair Athletes
Lyn Litchke1; Chris Russian2; Lisa K. Lloyd1; and John L. Walker 1
23
Good Vibrations: Development of a User-Friendly Vibrostimulation Device (VSD) for Persons with SCI
James Watzke1, Ph.D.; Stacy Elliott. M.D.2
24
The Center for Pediatric SCI at Shiners/Temple Children’s –The Creation of a Combined Center
Christin H. Krey, MPT1; Diane H. Perks, RN, BSN, CPN2
25
“What ever you do, it is good to be stubborn…”
Recollections of care and rehabilitation among persons who sustained a spinal cord injury as adolescents

Marika Augutis, PT, PhD-student 1; Kenneth Asplund, Professor 2; Rickard Levi, M.D., Associate Professor 3; Kristina Berg-Kelly, M.D. Associate Professor 4.
26
Prospective Analysis of Relationship between Type of Cervical Spine Injury by Allen’s Classification and Time Course of Neurological Injury
Hiroshi Moridaira, MD, Hiroshi Taneichi, MD, Kota Suda, MD, Tomomichi Kajino, MD, Hajime Otomo, MD, Kiyoshi Kaneda, MD
27
Effects of Elastic Abdominal Binders on Voluntary Cough in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
Sa’ari M.Yatim, M.D.; Nazirah Hasnan, M.D.
28
The Hurricanes of 2005 and Ventilators: The Benefits of the Diaphragm Pacing Stimulation (DPS) System
Raymond P. Onders M.D.; Mary Jo Elmo ACNP; Anthony R. Ignagni
29
SCI in Children Secondary to Trampoline Accidents
Theresa Duffy, BS, RN1; MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L1
30
School in Hospital: an Instrument of Rehabilitation for Young People with SCI
Anna G. Giulianelli Ph.D.; Mauro Menarini M.D.
31
Prostate Size, Histology and PSA Levels in Patients with High SCI
Jonas Eriksson-Bjorling, M.D.1; Claes Hultling, M.D. Ph.D1; Ninni Westgren, Ph.D1; Magnus Hellstrom, M.D. Ph.D2; Karl-Mikael Kalkner M.D. Ph.D.3 ; Christer Svedman, M.D Ph.D3
32
Long Term Outcomes of Urinary Diversion in Children with SCI
Lisa Merenda, MSN, RN, CRRN1; Theresa Duffy, BS, RN1; Michel Pontari, MD2; Randal R. Betz, MD;1 Mary Jane Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L1
33
Antispasticity Medications and Alcohol Intake on Pressure Sore Prevalence in SCI
Tyson C. Landeza, M.D., P.T.1; Thomas S. Kiser, M.D.1, 2, 3; Thomas L. Farley, M.A.3; Cheryl L. Vines, M.S.3
34
Survival after Inpatient Rehabilitation for Cancer Related Myelopathy Depends on the Tumor Location and Patient Age
Ronald K. Reeves, M.D., Marie T. Bandel, P.T, and Robert DePompolo, M.D.
35
Postoperative Delayed Cervical Radiculopathies in aTraumaticcentral Cord Injury
Jamie Baisden,MD FACS
36
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury in Football (Soccer) Players: Report of Five Cases – Ascent of Neurology in one Patient Following Manipulation of Cervical Spine Injury Under Anaesthesia
P. Silva, S Vaidyanathan, and BM Soni
37
  Intrathecal Baclofen in SCI: Patients’ Perception
BM Soni, P Silva, T Oo,
38
Nontraumatic Cervicothoracic Syrinx as a Cause of Progressive Neurologic Dysfunction
Kenji Muro, M.D.1; Paul Porensky, B.S.1; Aruna Ganju, M.D.1
39
Stretch to Sit Protocol Following Myocutaneous Flap Repair
Julie D. Hill, PT; Cathy Koerner, RN, CWOCN, CWS
40
Gastrointestional Obstruction Due to PEJ Tube Placement in Individuals with SCI
John Norbury, MS 4.1; Gregory Nemunaitis, M.D.2; Gary Clark, M.D.3
41
Prevalence of Heterotopic Ossification in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury from Violence-Related Causes
Racine R. Emmons, M.A.1;Isa McClure, M.A., P.T2.; Steven C. Kirshblum, M.D.1-3;Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, M.D.2,3;Eugene Komaroff, Ph.D.1
42
Promoting Receipt of Preventive Services Among Adults with SCI and MS
Matthew Kehn, BA1; Suzanne L. Groah, MD, MSPH2; Melinda T. Neri, BA1; Thilo Kroll, PhD3
43
Nutrient Intake by Injury Level after Spinal Cord Injury
Suzanne Groah, MD1; Larry Hamm, PhD1; Emily Jadwin, BS1; Inger Ljungberg, BA1; Shannon Martins, MS2; Mark Nash, PhD2.
44
Shoulder Positioning Program for Persons with Tetraplegia
Marilyn Pires, MS, RN, CRRN-A, FAAN; Michal Atkins, MA, OTR/L; Claire Beekman, PT, MS, NCS; Bertha Cabral, OTR/L; Stephanie Kaplan, PT, DPT, ATP; Rachel Yhip, OTR/L1
45
Changes of Organism in Urinary Tract Infection of SCI Patients
Cheol Shin, M.D.; Chang-il Park, M.D.; Jee Hyun Yoo, M.D.; Eun Joo Kim, M.D.; Sena Park, M.D.
46
Occurrence and Impact of Spinal Cord Related Complications of the Upper Extremity (UE) in Tetraplegia During First Year After Injury
Ellen M. Maas MD1; Govert J. Snoek MD,PhD1; Marcel W.M. Post PhD2; Karin Groothuis PhD1; Anand V. Nene MD,PhD1.
47
An Education Program to Prevent Medical Complications in SCI Patients
Kathy Miller, BA1; Jerry Wright, BA1; Tamara Bushnik, PhD1
48
Management and Outcomes of Individuals With Cervical SCI Following Traumatic Locked Facets in a Rehabilitation Center
Kazuko Shem, MD, Tamara Bushnik, PhD, Kathy Miller
49
Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens: A Rare Complication of IVC Filter in an Individual With Paraplegia
Kazuko Shem, MD, Suzy Kim, MD, Lee Levitt MD
50
Implantable Intrathecal Baclofen Delivery System Complications in Individuals with SCI: Case reports
Kazuko L. Shem, MD, Malcolm B. Lawton, PhD, MD
  CASE PRESENTATIONS
1
Complications of Urethral Stenting in a Series of Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Fredrickson Mark, MD.1; Santa Maria Daniel.2; MD.
2
Pressure Ulcer Management in Spinal Cord Injury: How the Right Tube Feeding Can Make All the Difference
Evelyn Phillips, MS, RD, LDN
3
Cervical Spinal Cord Infarction Following Multilevel Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
Kenji Muro, M.D.1; Brian A. O’Shaughnessy, M.D.1; Aruna Ganju, M.D.1
4
Spinal Cord Infarction Secondary to Cocaine Use: A Case Report
Adam L. Schreiber, D.O., M.A.1; Christopher S. Formal, M.D.2
5
  Open Reduction and Anterior Plate Fixation for Odontoid Fracture with Atlantoaxial Dislocation
Ajay Gupta M.S.1
6
Spontaneous Spinal Subdural Haematoma Presenting as Paraplegia
Athanassios E. Kyriakides; Radhesh K. Lalam; El-Masry WS
7
A Case Report: Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy in a Patient With T6 level
Incomplete SCI Due to Epidural Abscess

By Tyson C. Landeza, M.D., P.T.1; Marilyn S. Pacheco, M.D.2
8
SCI Functional Improvement Via Exercise
Susan Sheehy, PhD(c), RN, FAAN
9
Tracheostomy Related Complications in Tetraplegics
Pradeep Thumbikat, FRCS (Glasg) 1; Andrew Beechey, FRCA1; Martin R McClelland, FRCS1 G Ravichandran, FRCS (Ed) 1
10
Traumatic Unstable Fracture Subluxation of the Cervical Spine in a Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and Root Signs Treated Conservatively - A Case Report
Changgeng Hu, M.D.1; Wagih S El-Masry, FRCS.2
11
Effect of Intrathecal Baclofen on Detrusor Hyperactivity
Giulia Stampacchia, M.D.1; Eleonora Bradaschia, Ph.D.1; Donatella Pistolesi, M.D2.
12
Use of Tegaserod in the Treatment of Gastroparesis in the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury and or Multiple Sclerosis
Mark D. Fredrickson, M.D.1,2., Susan J. Rogers, Pharm.D. BCPS,1,2 Gregory Morton, P.A.1
13
Measurement Methods of Spinal Cord Blood Perfusion and Introduction of Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Suitable Assessment Tool
Cheong H. Lee, MBBS. MRCSEd1,2; Adrian T.H. Casey, FRCS SN2; David T. Delpy, FRS.3; Michael D. Craggs, PhD CBiol MIBiol MIPEM1
14
New Onset Tetraplegia in a Previous Paraplegic Secondary to Cervical Diskitis and Osteomyelitis
Vidya Jayawardena, M.D.1; Camilo Castillo, M.D. 1; Meena Midha, M.D. 1;
15
Paraplegia After Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection: Report of Four Cases
Craig G. Morton, M.D.1; Christina V. Oleson, M.D.1; J. Scott Richards, PhD1
16
Vasectomy as Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Spinal Cord Injured Patient: A Case Series
Jennifer Yang, MD1; John A. Horton, III, MD1
  GENERAL SESSION 5
Mixed Topics (section I)
1
Atlas and Axis Injuries in the Elderly
Mark J. Sokolowski, MD; Michael H. Haak, MD; Paul R. Meyer, MD
2
Interferon-B1a Improves Histopathological Outcome After Moderate Thoracic Spinal Cord Contusion
Garg, M.S.(1), Garg, M.S.(1), Marcillo, A.E.(1), Diaz, P. (1), Sipski, M.L.(4), Baker, D.P.(5), Pearse, D.D.(1-3).
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Elevated C - Reactive Protein in Motorized Wheelchair Users with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Eric Garshick, M.D.1,2,3; Hiep P. Nguyen, M.P.H1,3.; Nitin Jain, M.B.B.S.1,2,3 ; Cara Zayac, B.S.1,3; Carlos G. Tun, M.D.1,3; David Gagnon, M.D. Ph.D.4; Leslie Morse, D.O.3,5
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Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality
Lawrence C. Vogel, MD; Kathleen M. Willis; Caroline J. Anderson, PhD
5
The Functional Status of Cancer Related Myelopathy Survivors is Similar to the Functional Status of Traumatic Myelopathy Survivors
Marie T. Goihl, P.T.; Ronald K. Reeves, M.D.; Robert DePompolo, M.D.
6
Efficacy of a Warm Water Exercise Program for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Tamara Bushnik, PhD1; Kazuko Shem, MD1
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Activity-dependent Plasticity of Cortical and Spinal Circuitry in Individuals with Chronic SCI is Associated with Task-oriented Training
Edelle Field-Fote, PhD, PT1,2; Larisa Hoffman, PT1,2
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Post-SCI Mortality and Ethnicity
Malcom Lawton, M.D.1; Tamara Bushnik, Ph.D.2; Jerry Wright3; Anna Rosenblum4
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Differences in Respiratory Mechanics between Tetraplegic and Able Bodied Individuals
Gabi Mueller, M.Sc.1; Pius Hofer, B.Sc.1; Claudio Perret Ph.D.1; Franz Michel, M.D.2; Markus Berger, M.D.2; Maria T.E. Hopman, M.D., Ph.D.3
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  Care in a Model SCI Trauma Center Leads to Shorter Acute Care Lengths of Stay Compared to Non-SCI Trauma Centers
Ralph J. Marino, M.D.1; Mary Patrick, R.N.1; Shelley Ryan, P.T., M.B.A.2
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Differences in Resting Energy Expenditure Between Spinal Cord Injured and Able-bodied Women Are Explained by Serum Leptin
Yuying Chen, M.D., Ph.D.; Gary R. Hunter, Ph.D.; J. Clay Rainer, M.D.; Amie B. Jackson, M.D.
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Do the Citation Classics on Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Reflect the Consumers’ Perspectives? A Systematic Review in the Era of the Internet
Julio C. Furlan, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D.1,2; Michael G. Fehlings, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C. 1,2
  GENERAL SESSION 6
Mixed Topics (section II)
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Surgical Treatment of Posttraumatic Syringomyelia
James A. Stadler, III1; Aruna Ganju, M.D.2
2
Pain Evolution Following Spinal Cord Injury: Prospective Follow-up 3 Months and 1 Year Post-Rehabilitation Discharge
Marie T. Laramee, MSc(pht)1 ; Luc Noreau, Ph.D. 2,3; Denis Gravel, Ph.D. 1,4; Patrick Fougeyrollas, Ph.D. 2; Andre Lavoie, Ph.D. 5; Joelle Vachon, OT. 2
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Treatment of Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: Transplant of a Human Neuronal GABA Cell Line
Stacey Quintero Wolfe, M.D.1,2; Miguel Martinez, B.S.1; Massiel Hernandez, B.S.1; Regine Reimers, B.S., M.S.1; Cassandra Furst, B.S.1; Jian Huang, M.D.1; Orlando Gomez-Marin, Ph.D.3; Mary J. Eaton, Ph.D.1,3
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  Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Treating Spinal Cord Injury Neuropathic Pain
Cecilia Norrbrink Budh, RPT, PhD1,2 and Thomas Lundeberg, MD, PhD2,3
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Stress Response and Level of Activity in Women with SCI
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D. 1; Colette Duggan, Ph.D. 2; Anthony Lequerica, Ph.D. 1; Kathie Albright, Ph.D. 1
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Earnings From Gainful Employment After Spinal Cord Injury: Disparities Attributable to Sex, Race, Age, Injury Severity, and Education
James S. Krause, PhD1; Joseph V. Terza, PhD2
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Application of Common Peroneal Nerve Stimulation to Improve ASIA Motor Score in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Maura W. Whittaker PT
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A Rat Osteoporotic Tail Spine Model for the Evaluation of Biomaterial Performance for Orthopaedic Spine Applications
Mark L. Wang, M.D., Ph.D.2; Jennifer Massie, M.S.1; Andrew Perry, M.D.2, Lichun Lu, Ph.D.3; Michael Yaszemski, M.D., Ph.D.3; Steven Garfin, M.D.1,2; Choll W. Kim, M.D., Ph.D.1,2;
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Stimulation of Endogenous Stem Cell Through Physical Activity Following Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
Wei-Lee Liao, Howard Choi, Deniz Konya, Dou Yu, Kimberly M. Newton, Allyson M. King, Sunil Sabharwal, Walter R. Frontera, Yang D. Teng
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Physiotherapy Management of Patients with SCI Goes Electronic
Lisa A. Harvey, PhD.1; Owen Katalinic, PT.2; Joanne Glinsky, PT.2; Julia Batty, PT.3; Jill Eyles, PT.2; Lyndall Katte, PT.3
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The Effects of Wheelchair Vibration as a Function of Wheelchair Suspension, Trunk Muscle Innervation and Velocity
Grigor Kerdanyan, M.S., ME, PE; Jean Minkle, MA, P.T.; Robert L.Waters, M.D.; Rodney H. Adkins, Ph.D.; Philip Requejo, Ph.D.
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BrainGate™ Neural Interface System: Current Experience and Potential Clinical Applications in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
David Chen, M.D.1,2; Diane Hartwig, MS, ACNP1,2; Richard Penn, M.D.3
  GENERAL SESSION 7
Sexuality/Urology
1
Decreased Levels of Testosterone and Gonadotrophins Among Males with Long-Standing Tetraplegia
Emil Kostovski, M.D.1; Per Ole Iversen, M.D.2; Kåre Birkeland, M.D.3; Nils Hjeltnes, M.D.1
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Perceived Sensations, Spasticity and Blood Pressure Changes During Self-ejaculation in Spinal Cord Injured Men
Frédérique Courtois, Ph.D.1,3; Kathleen Charvier, M.D.2; Jean-Guy Vézina, M.D.3; Denis Raymond, M.D.4; Géraldine Jacquemin, M.D.4; Christine Fournier, M.D.4; Marc Bélanger, Ph.D.1
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Community Research Project Targeted Toward Understanding and Improving Sexual Dysfunctions Associated with Spinal Cord Injury
Kim D. Anderson, Ph.D.1; Jaimie Borisoff, Ph.D.2;; Richard D. Johnson, Ph.D.3; Steven Stiens, M.D.4; Stacy Elliott, M.D.2.
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Follow-Up Study on the Changes of Voiding Methods of Discharged Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Bum Suk Lee, M.D.; Do Kyun Roh, M.D.; Soo Kyung Kim, M.D.; Dong A Kim, M.D.; Byung Sik Kim, M.D.
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Diabetes Mellitus Associated Urodynamic Changes in Spinal Cord Injured Individuals
Marika Hess, M.D.1; Meijuan Zhao, M.D.1; Dominic Foo, M.D.1; Maryrose Sullivan, Ph.D.1; Subbarao Yalla, M.D.1
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Male Urology and Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Through a Narrative Book
Lombardi G.M.D., Macchiarella A. M.D, Celso M. M.D, Del Popolo G. M.D.
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Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Hormonal Status in Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) Patients
Lombardi G.M.D., Macchiarella A. M.D, Celso M. M.D, Panariello G. M.D, Del Popolo G. M.D.
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Urological Care Following SCI: Research Priorities of an Expert Panel
Keith Hayes, PhD, Todd Linsenmeyer, MD, Gregor Reid, PhD, Karen Ethans, PhD, Hassan Raziv, MD, James Walter, PhD, James Wilson, MD, Katherine Moore, RN, PhD, Corrine Kagan, BA, Rajiv Das, MBA, John Kramer, BSc
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  Long Term Follow-up Study of Bladder Management of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries (TSCI)
Tie Chong, M.D.1; Dajue Wang, M.D.2; Athanassios E. Kyriakides2; Wagih S. El-Masry2
  GENERAL SESSION 8
Quality of Life Issues
1 The Life of Persons with C4 Tetraplegia in the Community Residence in Korea
Bum Suk Lee, MD ; Young Hoon Kim, MD; Myung Soo Kim, MD; Jeong A You, MA Dong Min Kim, MA ; Mun Hee Lim, OT
2 Development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital SCI Peer Mentor Program: Lessons Learned from Four Programs
Melinda T. Neri, BA1; 2 Samuel Gordon, PhD2; Brenda Gilmore, BFA1; Suzanne Groah, MD, MSPH2; Inger Ljungberg, BS2
3 Pain Interference, Depression, and Ambulatory SCI
James S. Krause, PhD1; Sandra Brotherton, PhD; David Morrisette, PhD; Tasos Karakostas, PhD
4 Employment and SCI
Ingeborg B. Lidal, M.D.1; Nils Hjeltnes, M.D.Ph.D1; Johan K. Stanghelle, M.D.Ph.D1;
Fin Biering-Soerensen, M.D. Ph.D.2
5 Assessing Fatigue in Persons with SCI
Hugh Anton, MD1,3; William C. Miller, PhD2,3; Andrea F. Townson, MD1,3
6 Cardiovascular and Metabolic Parameters as Predictors of Satisfaction with Life for Women with SCI
Yaga Szlachcic, M.D. 1; Rodney H. Adkins, Ph.D. 1; Howard N. Hodis, M.D. 2; John Greenwood, M.S.R.P.T. 1; Robert L.Waters, M.D. 1
7 Threat Appraisal and the Predictors of Depression and Anxiety In Partners of People with SCI
Dr M Woodward and Dr P Kennedy
8 Training of the Target Relative to Decrease the Complication Rate in SCI Patients
Dilip Sinha, M.D. PhD.1; Krishnaj Gourab, M.D.2
  Awards Posters
  Awards Posters
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Custom Braces for Lower Extremity Fracture Management in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
Elaine Rogers Fanucchi, MSPT1; Stephen P. Burns, MD1,2; Jelena N. Svircev, MD1,2
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Heterotopic Ossification and Etidronate Treatment in Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Ten Cases
Sasa Moslavac, M.D.1, Aleksandra Moslavac, M.D. 1, Renata Cop, M.D. 2, Ivan Dzidic, M.D. Ph.D. 1, Zvonko Kejla, M.D.3
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Synchronous Stimulation and Monitoring of the H-reflex During Robotic Body Weight Supported Ambulation in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury
Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D.1; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D. 1; Fides Pacheco, M.D.2; Thiru Annaswamy, M.D. 2; Lance Goetz, M.D. 2; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D. 1
4
The Effect of Training Using Virtual Reality System on Sitting Balance and Activity Daily Living for the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury
Jae Hoon Jeong PT; Young Il Shin PT; Bum Suk Lee MD
5
Characterisation of Cardiopulmonary Performance During Stimulated Cycle Ergometry in Aerobically Untrained Paraplegic Subjects
Perret C, PhD1; Berry H, MSc2,3; Hunt KJ, PhD, DSc2,3; Allan DB, FRCS3; Donaldson N, PhD4; Kakebeeke TH, PhD1; Grant S, PhD2
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Restoration of Bilateral Hand Function in Tetraplegia Using Implanted Neuroprostheses
Anne M. Bryden, OTR1; Ronald L. Hart2, M.S.; Kevin L. Kilgore, Ph.D3; Michael W. Keith, M.D.3,1,2; P. Hunter Peckham, Ph.D1,2,3.
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Biomechanical Analysis of Level Walking in Persons with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Christiane Garneau, PT1,2; Sylvie Nadeau, PT, Ph.D.1,2; Hugues Barbeau, PT, Ph.D.2,3; Marie-Hélène Milot, PT, M.Sc.1,2
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Transfer From Table to Wheelchair in Men and Women with Spinal Cord Injury: Coordination of Body Movement and Arm Forces
Emelie B Forslund, RPT MSc ; Anna Granström, RPT MSc1; Richard Levi, MD, PhD1,2; Ninni Westgren, PhD2; Helga Hirschfeld, PT, PhD3
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Preferences for Recovery of Walking Function in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) Consumers at 1, 2 and 5 Years Post Injury
Patricia Ditunno, Ph.D1; Mary Patrick, R.N.2; John Ditunno, M.D.2
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Towards Better Practice: Learning From Our Clients
Dalton L. Wolfe, Ph.D.1,2,3; Jane T.C. Hsieh, M.Sc.2; Steven G. Orenczuk, Psy.D.(C.Psych.)3; Sandra J. Connolly, B.HSc.(OT)3; Heather K. Askes, B.Sc.2,3; Patrick J. Potter, MD, FRCPC1,2,3; Jacquelyn A. Burkell, Ph.D4.
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Gender Differences in Risk Appraisals and Their Role in Community Participation of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
Stewart Neufeld, PhD1; Cathy Lysack, PhD, OT(C)1,2
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Clinimetric Properties of Turkish Version of Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique - Short Form (CHART-SF)
Kesiktas N. M.D. Ph.D.1, Yavuzer G. M.D. Ph.D.2, Muslumanoglu L. M.D.1, Cakmak A. M.D.1, Issever H. Ph.D.3
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A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community-Living Data Set Based on the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) to Assess Health and Quality of Life for Participants of the Rick Hansen SCI Registry (RHSCIR)
Lise M.A. Bélanger, RN, BSN, MSN 1, 2; John Cobb, BScOT 1, 2; Vanessa K. Noonan, MScPT 1, 2; Luc Noreau, PhD 2, 3, 4
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Hydrophilic Catheters for the Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Diana D. Cardenas, MD, MHA 1; Jeanne M. Hoffman, PhD1; Eve Kelly, RN1
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Effects of Post-Ambulation Nutrient Supplementation on Ambulation Performance in Persons with Incomplete SCI
Mark S. Nash, Ph.D.1; Nina M. Meltzer, B.S.2; Shannon C. Martins, M.S.1; Patricia Burns, M.S.1; Stephen D. Lindley, M.S., PTA1; Edelle Field-Fote, Ph.D., PT1
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One Breath Count- for Bed side Monitoring of Expiratory Reserve Volume and Ventilatory Muscle Endurance in Tetraplegics
Dr. (Capt.) Dilip Kumar Sinha; Krishnaj Gourab
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Which Factors Influenced Sexual Function in Women with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)?
Lombardi G.M.D., Macchiarella A. M.D, Celso M. M.D, Aito S.,M.D., Cominelli E.M.D., Del Popolo G. M.D.
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Sexuality in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) due to Attempted Suicide
Lombardi G.M.D., Macchiarella A. M.D, Celso M. M.D, Lucchesi G. M.D.,Del Popolo G. M.D.
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Burden and Consequences for Significant Others of Individuals with SCI in the First Year After Discharge
Joelle Vachon, PT1 2; Luc Noreau, Ph.D.2 3; Patrick Fougeyrollas, Ph.D.1 2; Denis Gravel, Ph.D.4 5; André Lavoie, Ph.D.3 5; Marie-Thérèse Laramée, PT, MSc (biomed) 4
  POSTERS 1-50
1
Clinical Algorithm for Predicting Walking Capacity Based on the ASIA Motor Score In Acute SCI
Bjorn Zorner, M.D.1; Volker Dietz, M.D.1; Armin Curt, M.D.1,2
2
Robot-Assisted Gait Analysis for Rats after Spinal Cord Bridging
Xiaoming Deng, M.D., Ph.D.1; Yu-Shang Lee, Ph.D.1; Ian Hiso, Ph.D.1; Ximing Xiong, M.D.1; Sharon Zdunowski, B.A.2; Reggie Edgerton, Ph.D.2; Vernon Lin, M.D., Ph.D.1
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Functional Motor Recovery Following Severe Contusive SCI: Human Neuronal Serotonergic Cell Transplantation
Yerko A. Berrocal, M.D.1; Jordan S. McBroom1; Damien D. Pearse, Ph.D.1,2; Mary J. Eaton, Ph.D.1,2,3.
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Prospective Analysis of Photographic Telemedicine in Wound Assessment
David S. Rosenblum, M.D.1; Joseph Shin, M.D.2; Deepak Narayan, M.D.; Jayne Kleinman, M.S., C.R.C.; Francine Rubin, R.N., M.A.; Donna Trigilia, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.; Mallika Das, M.Sc., M.S.
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Changes in Muscle Activation Patterns following a Single Bout of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury
Nathan Foreman, M.P.T.1; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D. 1; James Mosby, M.P.T., M.S. 1; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D. 1; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D. 1
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Evaluation of the Lokomat® “L-Stiff” to Measure Spasticity in Subjects with SCI following Standing and Walking
James Mosby, M.P.T., M.S.; Ross Querry, P.T., Ph.D.; Nathan Foreman, M.P.T. ; Keith Tansey, M.D., Ph.D.; Patricia K. Winchester, P.T., Ph.D.
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