Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury and its Impact Upon Sexuality

1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Kathleen H. Robbins
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Physiological Impact ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Recently, the impact of spinal cord injury upon the sexual functioning of men and women has received increased attention. It is now generally recognized that sexuality is an important component in aiding the cord injured person to re-establish feelings of self-worth and a positive self-concept. This paper discusses the physiological impact that traumatic spinal cord injury has upon sexuality. The counselor's role in assisting the individual to achieve a healthy and fulfilling sexual life is also explored.

scholarly journals Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: the Impact of Timing. A Prospective Cohort Study to Evaluate Outcomes after Early Surgery (and Reasons for Delays)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. s-0036-1582942-s-0036-1582942
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Barbagallo ◽  
Joost J. van Middendorp ◽  
Denise Hess ◽  
Anahi Hurtado-Chong ◽  
Allard J. Hosman
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Early Surgery ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A brief history of therapy for traumatic spinal cord injury

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Lifshutz ◽  
Austin Colohan
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
The Past ◽  
Clinical Innovation ◽  
Retrospective View ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Individual

There are few more devastating injuries that afflict man than those associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). The economic, psychological, and social impact are encompassing and enormous to the individual and society. During the last several years, there has been a renewed interest in the study of SCI, with the hope of finding a cure. It is appropriate, then, to examine the efforts accomplished throughout medical history. With this retrospective view, potential avenues for future treatment become more apparent and clear. As in the past, the integration of basic science and clinical innovation will create the path toward progress for treatment of this disease.

The Impact of Urgent (<8 Hours) Decompression on Neurologic Recovery in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. e185-e194
Author(s):  
Yihang Ma ◽  
Yuhang Zhu ◽  
Boyin Zhang ◽  
Yuntao Wu ◽  
Xiangji Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Neurologic Recovery ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact

Non-Neurological Outcomes after Complete Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: The Impact of Surgical Timing

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (18) ◽  
pp. 1596-1601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Étienne Bourassa-Moreau ◽  
Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong ◽  
Debbie Ehrmann Feldman ◽  
Cynthia Thompson ◽  
Stefan Parent
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Surgical Timing ◽  
Neurological Outcomes ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A geospatial examination of specialist care accessibility and impact on health outcomes for patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury in NSW, Australia: a whole population record linkage study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Nicole Sharwood ◽  
Bharat P Vaikuntam ◽  
Christiana L Cheng ◽  
Vanessa Noonan ◽  
Anthony P Joseph ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Record Linkage ◽  
Linkage Study ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

Background Timely treatment is essential for achieving optimal outcomes after traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), and expeditious transfer to a specialist spinal cord injury unit (SCIU) is recommended within 24 hours from injury. Previous research in New South Wales (NSW) found only 57% of TSCI patients were admitted to SCIU for acute post-injury care; 73% transferred within 24 hours from injury. Methods This record linkage study included administrative pre-hospital, admissions and costs data for all patients aged ≥16 years with incident TSCI in NSW (2013-2016). Its aim was to examine potential geographical disparities in access to specialist care following TSCI using geospatial methods, and to better understand the impact of post-injury care pathways on patient outcomes. Results Of 316 cases with geospatial data, injury location analysis showed that over half (53%, n=168) of all patients were injured within 60 minutes road travel of a SCIU, yet only 28.6% (n=48) were directly transferred to a SCIU. Direct transfers received earlier operative intervention (median (IQR) 12.9(7.9) hours), compared with patients transferred indirectly to SCIU (median (IQR) 19.5(18.9) hours), and had lower risk of complications (OR 3.2 v 1.4, p<0.001). Conclusions Getting patients with acute TSCI patients to the right place at the right time is dependent on numerous factors; some are still being triaged directly to non-trauma services which delays specialist and surgical care and increases complication risks. More stringent adherence to recommended guidelines would prioritise direct SCIU transfer for patients injured within 60 minutes radius, enabling the benefits of specialised care.   

The Impact of Co-Morbidities on Age-Related Differences in Mortality after Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1361-1367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio C. Furlan ◽  
Deepa Kattail ◽  
Michael G. Fehlings
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact
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