Publications by authors named "J C Woodfield"
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- The objective of this study was to review available rehabilitation strategies for cauda equina syndrome (CES), a serious condition that can lead to long-term disability.
- The researchers conducted a scoping review, examining various sources to find relevant studies on treatment and rehabilitation methods for CES.
- They identified eight studies but noted inconsistencies in outcomes, poor study quality, and a lack of solid conclusions, highlighting the need for better research to inform rehabilitation practices after CES surgery.
Neurosurgeons require post-graduate training to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care; to continually improve and adapt their methods through assessing the effect of their care and patient outcomes; and to train the future neurosurgeons of tomorrow to surpass current standards of care. We describe methods used by global collaborations to address these training needs on a worldwide scale, their risks, and their perceived benefits.
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- Traumatic spinal injury (TSI) presents a major health challenge globally, especially in low and middle-income nations like Tanzania where road traffic accidents (RTAs) are on the rise.
- A study analyzed data from 626 patients to compare demographic and injury patterns between TSI caused by RTAs and non-RTA events, revealing that RTAs had fewer male patients and more cervical injuries.
- Despite the differences in demographics, the study found no significant variations in treatment outcomes, underscoring the need for balanced resource distribution for spinal injury care.
Objectives: Chronic Idiopathic urinary retention is poorly understood. One small study suggests higher than expected rates of functional neurological disorder and pain comorbidity which may have implications for understanding the disorder. We investigated the frequency of functional neurological disorder, chronic pain other medical and psychiatric comorbidity, triggers of urinary retention, results of urodynamic assessment, medication history, management, and outcome in patients with chronic idiopathic urinary retention.
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