To clarify the temporal trends in urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Approach:
Study Design: A retrospective observation study involving 118 female patients who underwent THA for hip osteoarthritis.
Assessment Tools: Utilized the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) to assess UI symptoms preoperatively and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively.
Statistical Analysis: Conducted using SPSS Statistics, including Mann–Whitney U test, chi-squared test, and repeated-measures ANOVA.
Key Findings:
61.9% of patients had UI symptoms preoperatively.
Mean preoperative ICIQ-SF score was 7.88 ± 4.3.
Changes in ICIQ-SF scores were tracked over 12 months post-THA, indicating variations in UI symptoms.
Interpretation:
The study aimed to clarify the temporal trends in urinary incontinence symptoms after total hip arthroplasty in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce bias.
Limited to female patients, which may affect generalizability.
Conclusion:
The study provides insights into the changes in urinary incontinence symptoms following total hip arthroplasty.
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