Testosterone levels among men with spinal cord injury: relationship between time since injury and laboratory values.

Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of low testosterone among a sample of men with spinal cord injury and to examine the relationship among testosterone, time since injury, and select laboratory values.

Design: Participants were 102 men with spinal cord injury participating in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. Data included total serum testosterone level, demographic and injury information, and laboratory values.

Testosterone replacement therapy and motor function in men with spinal cord injury: a retrospective analysis.

Objective: To evaluate motor function in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) given testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Design: American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) rehabilitation discharge motor index scores were compared between men with SCI given TRT (testosterone cypionate, 200 mg, monthly; n = 50) and a comparison group (n = 480) in a retrospective study. Covariates included admission motor and FIM scores, level of injury (paraplegia/tetraplegia), days since injury, and age.

Testosterone levels among men with spinal cord injury admitted to inpatient rehabilitation.

Objective: Although previous research has shown an association between spinal cord injury (SCI) and testosterone production, these studies have yielded inconsistent results. The present study documented the prevalence of low testosterone among men with SCI.

Design: Participants were 92 men with SCI participating in inpatient rehabilitation.