Erection: Transectual

After a spinal cord injury (SCI), the body’s ability to achieve an erection depends on the location and severity of the "transection".

: These are physical responses to direct touch or stimulation. If the sacral segments of the spinal cord (S2–S4) remain intact, a man can still achieve a reflex erection even if the cord is completely transected at a higher level (typically T11 or above). These can also occur spontaneously due to a full bladder or internal muscle spasms. transectual erection

Sexual Function for Men After Spinal Cord Injury - Craig Hospital After a spinal cord injury (SCI), the body’s

While "transectual erection" is not a standard medical term, it likely refers to the phenomenon of that occur after a spinal cord transection (a complete severing of the spinal cord). Reflex vs. Psychogenic Erections These can also occur spontaneously due to a