ArticleSpinal cord series and cases2017
Prediction of sexual function following spinal cord injury: a case series.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sexual function is the most commonly investigated aspect of sexuality in individuals with spinal cord injury or disease - a systematic review.Spinal cord · 2025Pooled it
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- Development and validation of the electrosacrogram (ESG): a digital point-of-care tool for real-time neuro-sacral assessment after spinal cord injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Physical, psycho-emotional, and social challenges in having sexual intercourse by people with spinal cord injury.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Construct validity of the international standards to document remaining autonomic function after spinal cord injury (ISAFSCI) (1st edition).Spinal cord · 2023Observational
- Prediction of Lower Urinary Tract, Sexual, and Bowel Function, and Autonomic Dysreflexia after Spinal Cord Injury.Biomedicines · 2023Review
- Urethral pressure profile during ejaculation in men with spinal cord injury.International journal of impotence research · 2023Article
- "You feel a bit unsexy sometimes": The psychosocial impact of a spinal cord injury on sexual function and sexual satisfaction.Spinal cord · 2023Article
- Sexual Dysfunction After Traumatic Injury Can Be Corrected by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Case Report.Archives of sexual behavior · 2022Article
- Measuring Sexual Performance: Development and Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Performance Questionnaire in Iranian People with Spinal Cord Injury.Sexuality and disability · 2021Article
- [Brain death criterion and organ donation: current neuroscientific perspective].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2020Review
- Anal reflex versus bulbocavernosus reflex in evaluation of patients with spinal cord injury.Spinal cord series and cases · 2020Review
- The sacral exam-what is needed to best care for our patients?Spinal cord series and cases · 2020Review
- Improving Sexual Function by Using Focal Vibrations in Men with Spinal Cord Injury: Encouraging Findings from a Feasibility Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
- Positive sexuality in men with spinal cord injury.Spinal cord · 2018Article
- Sexual Health in Men With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: A Review and Recommendations for Primary Health-Care Providers.American journal of men's health · 2018Review
- The importance of the bulbocavernosus reflex.Spinal cord series and cases · 2018Review
- Dartos reflex as autonomic assessment in persons with spinal cord injury.Spinal cord series and cases · 2017Article
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6 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
introductionSpinal Cord Injury (SCI) affects sexual response based on the level and degree of completeness of injury. By using the International Standards for the Neurologic Classification of SCI in conjunction with lumbo-sacral reflexes these effects can be predicted. The International Standards for the Assessment of Autonomic Function after SCI (ISAFSCI) document the impact of SCI on sexual responses including psychogenic and reflex arousal (erection or lubrication), orgasm, ejaculation, and sensation of menses. Responses are described based upon a 0 to 2 scale with 0 being absent, 1 altered, and 2 normal response. Additionally, the lesion is described as supraconal, conal or infraconal. CASE PRESENTATION: We present 4 representative cases of the impact of SCI on sexual responses and course of treatment. Case 1 describes a complete supraconal lesion above T6 with upper motor neuron syndrome. Case 2 describes a supraconal complete lesion including the T11-L2 segment. Case 3 describes an infraconal (cauda equina) lesion with lower motor neuron syndrome. Case 4 is theoretical and describes a supraconal lesion above T6 with upper motor neuron syndrome, partial sensation in T11-L2 dermatomes, and other medical comorbidities. DISCUSSION: Neurologic examination combined with reflex testing allows prediction of sexual responses after SCI. It would be useful for version 2.0 of the ISAFSCI to assist clinicians in determining the anticipated changes, whether their patients are functioning as anticipated sexually after SCI or whether other concerns also require treatment.
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