Surgical outcomes in thoracolumbar fractures with pure conus medullaris syndrome.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Pure conus medullaris syndrome is defined as a combination of signs and symptoms of bladder/bowel incontinence and impotence without the presence of lower limbs weakness. The purpose of the study is to assess the recovery of voiding, sexual, and sensory function in patients with isolated conus medullaris syndrome after surgical treatments. METHODS:From January 2005 to December 2012, patients with a single level burst fracture with pure conus medullaris syndrome were assessed. Level of injury, use of steroid, surgical time, surgical approach, preoperative radiographic parameters, and types of neurogenic bladder were recorded. Bladder function was evaluated using urodynamic study; sexual function was assessed by self-report questionnaire. The final outcomes were focused on the rec

SUBMITTER: Chiu PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6818151 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature