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Lumbo-sacral spinal cord injuries

M Jesel, J Deviller, R Ottinger

    Paraplegia
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Spinal cord complications in thoraco-lumbar junction injuries were classified by lesion severity. Vascular interruption and contusions were identified as likely causes, impacting sphincter and sexual functions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Traumatology

    Background:

    • Thoraco-lumbar junction injuries are complex, often leading to significant spinal cord complications.
    • Understanding the etiology and classification of these injuries is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To classify spinal cord complications in thoraco-lumbar junction injuries.
    • To investigate the underlying causes, including vascular and contusion-related mechanisms.
    • To establish correlations between injury types and functional repercussions.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 33 cases of thoraco-lumbar junction injuries with spinal cord complications.
    • Classified injuries into four groups based on lesion severity and neurological signs (clinical and electromyographic).
    • Utilized an original graphic representation system for lesion analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Classified injuries based on severity and neurological presentation.
    • Identified probable secondary spinal lesions due to arterial vascularization interruption in the lumbo-sacral cord in two groups.
    • Attributed lesions in other groups to previous contusions.
    • Established correlations between spinal lesion types and functional outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Spinal cord complications in thoraco-lumbar junction injuries exhibit distinct classifications.
    • Vascular compromise and direct contusion are key etiological factors.
    • Specific injury types correlate with significant vesico-recto-sphincter and sexual dysfunction.

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