Publications by authors named "A Badke"

Background: Spinal cord injury results in permanent neurological impairment and disability due to the absence of spontaneous regeneration. NG101, a recombinant human antibody, neutralises the neurite growth-inhibiting protein Nogo-A, promoting neural repair and motor recovery in animal models of spinal cord injury. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrathecal NG101 on recovery in patients with acute cervical traumatic spinal cord injury.

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Background: Paediatric thoracolumbar spine injuries are rare, and meaningful epidemiological data are lacking.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide epidemiological data for paediatric patients with thoracolumbar spinal trauma in Germany with a view to enhancing future decision-making in relation to the diagnostics and treatment of these patients.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective multicentre study includes patients up to 16 years of age who were suffering from thoracolumbar spine injuries who had been treated in six German spine centres between 01/2010 and 12/2016.

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  • Exercise is essential for individuals with paraplegia to enhance their health and independence, but many face barriers like lack of accessibility to programs.
  • The ParaGym mobile app was developed to provide personalized exercise sessions based on each user’s specific needs, but similar apps have not been widely available.
  • This study will test the app’s feasibility, usability, safety, and preliminary effectiveness through a pilot trial with 45 participants, comparing those using the app to a control group who will access it later.
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide epidemiological data of pediatric patients suffering from cervical spinal trauma in Germany, in order to integrate these data in future decision-making processes concerning diagnosis and therapy.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective multicenter study includes all patients up to 16 years suffering from cervical spine injuries who were treated in six German spine centers between 01/2010 and 12/2016. The clinical databases were screened for specific trauma mechanism, level of injury as well as accompanying injuries.

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Objectives: Few surveys have focused on physician moral distress, burnout, and professional fulfilment. We assessed physician wellness and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: Cross-sectional survey using four validated instruments.

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