3D-printed external cranial protection following decompressive craniectomy after brain injury: A pilot feasibility cohort study.

Objectives: 3D-printed (3DP) customized temporary cranial protection solutions following decompressive craniectomy (DC) are currently not widely practiced. A pilot trial of a 3DP customized head protection prototype device (HPPD) on 10 subjects was conducted during the subacute rehabilitation phase.

Materials And Methods: Subjects > 30 days post-DC with stable cranial flaps and healed wounds were enrolled.

The Validity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Pilot Study.

Objective: The aim of the study was to pilot the use of Montreal Cognitive Assessment as a quick clinical screen for cognitive assessment in traumatic brain injury patients.

Design: The study recruited 61 participants with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury presenting to a tertiary rehabilitation center under the Brain Injury Program. A Montreal Cognitive Assessment questionnaire and neuropsychological battery (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status and Color Trails Test) were administered to participants who had completed inpatient rehabilitation.

Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Commercial Gaming Device in Upper Limb Recovery after Stroke: A Randomized, Controlled Study.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of a virtual reality commercial gaming device, Nintendo wii (NW) with conventional therapy and customary care in facilitating upper limb recovery after stroke.

Design: Randomized, controlled, single-blinded study.

Setting: Tertiary rehabilitation center.