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Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. ... These problems mostly involve infections, chronic ...

The spinal cord is a long, ... 12 thoracic segments, 5 lumber segments, 5 sacral segments, and 1 coccygeal segment. The length and diameter of the spinal cord are 40 – 50 cm and 1 ...