Publications by authors named "S Carrondo-Cottin"
Article Synopsis
- The study retrospectively analyzed 48 patients diagnosed with idiopathic spinal cord herniation (ISCH) at a tertiary care hospital in Québec, Canada, aiming to describe patient characteristics and clinical outcomes.
- Most patients (69%) were found to be asymptomatic at diagnosis, with the average age being 52.5 years; the main symptom for those who were symptomatic was a specific neurological condition resembling Brown-Séquard syndrome.
- The follow-up duration was around 51-56 months, revealing that most patients remained stable without progression, suggesting that conservative management may be suitable for some asymptomatic cases of ISCH.
Association between Early Ischemic Changes and Collaterals in Acute Stroke: A Retrospective Study.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The quality of leptomeningeal collaterals can affect how quickly brain tissue is damaged during an acute stroke, with the study aiming to explore the relationship between collateral scores and ischemic changes seen on CT scans.
- Adult patients with acute stroke symptoms were analyzed based on their collateral scores and imaging results, using statistical models to assess the impact of these scores over time.
- Findings showed that patients with low collateral scores (0-1) had worse imaging outcomes (lower ASPECTS), and the relationship between time passed since stroke and collateral scores highlighted the importance of early intervention.
Purpose: Cervical sagittal alignment is correlated with myelopathy severity and used by spinal surgeons for surgical planification. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for the evaluation of cervical myelopathy but may not be for the assessment of cervical sagittal balance compared to X-rays. The objective of this study was to assess the correlation of cervical alignment between supine MRI and standing radiographs in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Tonic spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is currently used to treat neuropathic pain. With this type of stimulation, an implantable pulse generator generates electrical paresthesias in the affected area through 1 or more epidural leads. The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of tonic SCS on the sensory perception of chronic pain patients using quantitative sensory testing (QST).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Defined as a headache lasting at least 15 days per month, chronic headache is reported by 3% of the general population, and a substantial proportion of them are refractory to current therapies. Occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) is a treatment option, but is still considered as a last resort treatment especially because of its invasive nature and the cost associated. Some reviews reported a limited efficacy of ONS for the treatment of migraines, with a high risk of complications.
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