[Erection while walking and stenosis of the lumbar canal]

Rev Clin Esp. 1990 Jun;187(2):65-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Lumbar channel stenosis is frequently manifested by a Cauda Equina intermittent claudication. Only exceptionally erections during walking have been described. We have observed two patients with severe lumbar channel stenosis and a Cauda Equina syndrome with intermittent erections during walking. One patient was laminectomized presenting a clinical improvement. There does not exist a satisfactory explanation for this strange affectation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Erection*
  • Spinal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Stenosis / physiopathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Walking*