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History of Brain Mapping and Neurophotonics
Published in Yu Chen, Babak Kateb, Neurophotonics and Brain Mapping, 2017
Babak Kateb, Frank Boehm, Alexandra Jalali, Vassiliy Tsytsarev, Vicky Yamamoto, Bahram Jalali, Derek Backer, Brian Pikul, Parham Yashar, Yu Chen
The Advanced Multimodality Image Guided Operating (AMIGO) suite comprises a leading edge medical and surgical research platform, which integrates an extensive complement of state-of-the-art imaging and interventional surgical instrumentation between three rooms, to facilitate precisely guided interventions. A patient transfer board enables the safe transfer of the patient between the MRI, PET/CT, and operating rooms (Brigham and Women’s Hospital).
Nerve transfer rehabilitation in tetraplegia: Comprehensive assessment and treatment program to improve upper extremity function before and after nerve transfer surgery, a case report
Published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021
Ana Valeria Aguirre-Güemez, Mario Mendoza-Muñoz, Gabriela Jiménez-Coello, Gerald Martín Rhoades-Torres, Ramiro Pérez-Zavala, Aida Barrera-Ortíz, Jimena Quinzaños-Fresnedo
At 24 months post-op, improvement of triceps strength enabled the patient to perform a complete lift off the chair. He has initiated transfers with aid of his caregiver and a transfer board, as well as mobilizing his chair completely and independently. The weakness in right-hand finger extensors (MRC 1) is most likely due to surgical considerations, (use of a graft). Longer distances for re-innervation and use of grafts are associated with less optimal outcomes, but are an inevitable necessity in certain situations. On the other hand, strength in left-sided finger extensors, allow the individual to release grasp. Strength of thumb, index and middle finger flexors bilaterally, allow the patient to grasp, hold a pen, send text messages and assist catheter removal. Strength measure with dynamometry and trunk control test, assessed post-surgery showed no changes.
Research progress from the SCI Model Systems (SCIMS): An interactive discussion on future directions
Published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018
Michael L. Boninger, Edelle C. Field-Fote, Steven C. Kirshblum, Daniel P. Lammertse, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Lesley Hudson, Allen W. Heinemann
Michael Boninger started this session by describing how repeated wheelchair transfers are an important contributing factor to upper limb pain and pathology frequently experienced by persons with chronic SCI.20 Based upon this centers’ work, skills training to improve transfer techniques could play a critical role in reducing shoulder pain.20, 21 Key recommendations included the importance of reducing and spreading the amount of transfers throughout the day and utilizing appropriate transfer techniques and equipment (e.g., transfer board).