Erectile dysfunction<unk>  erection depends on both psychogenic and mechanical stimuli. Nevertheless, in order for the body to properly react to these stimuli, an intact nervous system is essential. Therefore, erectile dysfunction is a common finding among men with SCI. Most men with SCI are in their prime reproductive years, so their libido is unlikely to be impaired and erectile dysfunction is less likely to be caused by factors other than the SCI itself. Depending on the level and extent of the SCI, men can retain some or most of their erectile capacity, however, in many instances, this is not enough to perform proper intercourse. Treatment usually starts with oral medications such as PDE-5 Inhibitors. If these fail or are contraindicated for another reason, intracavernous injections or<unk>  vacuum pumps are often considered as alternative options. The last resort in treating erectile dysfunction in SCI patients is the<unk> tion of a<unk>  prosthesis. Urinary complaints<unk>  retraction - The external urine collecting device tends to slip away from the penis. Another problem that patients with SCI face is urinary incontinence due to neurogenic bladder. The problem is usually managed by suprapubic catheterisation, intermittent catheterisation or external urine collection devices (like condom catheters). Applying external urine collection devices and clean intermittent catheterisation can be problematic in men with SCI for several reasons. The most notable is<unk>  retraction", where the penis retracts backward into the surrounding tissue and foreskin. Obesity, pelvic bending (in sitting position), and<unk>  atrophy can all exacerbate this problem by burying the penis even deeper in the surrounding tissue.<unk>  retraction prevents the proper placement of external urine collection devices which can result in urine leaking from them, causing skin irritation and skin lacerations. Some men may also use tape to hold the catheter in place, which can worsen these skin issues. When this happens, a Foley catheter might be inserted to allow the skin to dry and heal.<unk><unk>  can be useful in managing this problem by allowing for the proper placement of external urine collection devices, easier intermittent self-catheterization, and reducing the incidence of skin lacerations requiring Foley catheters. Moreover, from a renal standpoint, the best renal prognosis in SCI patients is achieved by avoiding having to introduce a foreign body into the bladder (like Foley catheters). This is what makes<unk> ng a<unk>  prosthesis for maintaining external collection devices (condom catheter) a favorable choice.
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