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Testosterone screening among men admitted to acute inpatient rehabilitation.

Research has documented an association between spinal cord injury (SCI) and the altered endocrine function of the male reproductive system, influencing secretion of hormones such as follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone. Low testosterone levels may negatively affect rehabilitation, causing decreased energy levels and psychological well-being. Although research has found that 16–100% of men with SCIs have low levels of total testosterone, other studies have not found differences between men with SCIs and those without injuries. The time since injury and the level of injury have also been related to total testosterone levels. There is no available documentation about how often total testosterone screening is conducted during inpatient rehabilitation. The purpose of this commentary is to report the frequency of total testosterone screening conducted at the 16 Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMSs). The Model Systems are funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the United States Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The purpose of the SCIMSs is to provide a comprehensive system of care for individuals with SCI from the initial point of injury through acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up. Because screening and treatment for testosterone deficiency may be an important factor in the well-being and quality of life for men with SCI, and thus, it is appropriate to examine information on screening rates in the SCIMSs.