Functional magnetic stimulation for treating the neurogenic bladder in patients with spinal cord injury
- VernacularTitle:功能性磁刺激治疗脊髓损伤患者神经源性膀胱
- Author:
Ning ZHOU
;
Xiaolin HUANG
;
Xinhua DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Functional magnetic stimulation;
Spinal cord injury;
Neurogenic bladder and urethra
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess the efficacy of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) in treatment of neurogenic dysfunction of bladder and urethra in patients with spinal cord injury. Methods A total of 12 patients accepted FMS to the sacral nerves at S 3 and bladder area. The study variables included urodynamic parameters,the quality of life and international lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS)symptoms. Results There were significant improvements in 10 patients with respect to the number of voiding,volume voided and degree of frequency,urgency and incontinence. Only 2 patients were failed to make any progress. Conclusion FMS is an effective,safe therapy for the spinal cord injury patients complicated with neurogenic dysfunction of bladder and urethra and improve the patients' quality of life.
