Spinal Cord Injury

Reports outline spinal cord injury study results from K. Francis et al

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, March 2nd, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Patients with spinal cord injury commonly develop bladder and bowel symptoms that can affect their quality of life. The level of spinal cord injury is an important factor in considering bladder and bowel management strategy options to facilitate re-establishment of some level of elimination control."

"Bladder management involves choosing a drainage method appropriate to individual capabilities; options include clean intermittent or indwelling catheterization, Crede's method, reflex voiding, and surgical options. Bowel management strategies incorporate schedule, nutrition, stimulation, and surgical approaches. Bladder and...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2008-03-02)

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