• Arch. Esp. Urol. · Apr 1998

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    [Erectile dysfunction caused by neurapraxia of the pudendal nerve after the use of a traction table for the treatment of traumatic fractures. Report of a case and review of the literature].

    • S Napal Lecumberri, J Vallejo Negro, M Paz Vidal, J Gil de la Puente, J Ortega Zurro, A Hernando Albistegui, T Martín de Frutos, B Encinas Gaspar, and F J González Sánchez.
    • Servicio de Urología, Traumatología, Hospital de los Santos Reyes, Aranda de Duero, Burgos, España.
    • Arch. Esp. Urol. 1998 Apr 1; 51 (3): 298-300.

    ObjectiveTo describe a case of erectile dysfunction as a result of traction on the fracture table.MethodsWe report on a 39-year-old man who developed erctile dysfunction postoperatively and for several months thereafter, following intramedullary nailing with the Grosse-Kept bolt type fixation system.ResultsThe patient spontaneously recovered erectile function six months after orthopaedic treatment.ConclusionErectile dysfunction induced by orthopaedic fracture table is a complication that should be taken into account. There are many procedures available to reduce the risk of this complication.

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