The shoulder abductor strength is a novel predictor of tracheostomy in patients with traumatic cervical spinal cord injury

The shoulder abductor strength is a novel predictor of tracheostomy in patients with traumatic cervical spinal cord injury

Abstract Background Early prediction of tracheostomy in traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (TCSCI) patients is often difficult. This study aims to clarify the association between shoulder abductor strength (SAS) and tracheostomy in patients with TCSCI. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 513 TCSC...

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Main Authors: Yunbo Jian, Zhiping Mu, Dawei Sun, Dan Zhang, Chunmei Luo, Zhengfeng Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Shoulder abductor strength
Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury
Tracheostomy
Predictor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05988-1

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