ReviewSexual medicine2014
Sexual Function before and after Total Hip Replacement: Narrative Review.
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- What Is Important to the Younger Person (≤50 Years) When Having a Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Literature Review.Orthopedic nursingPooled it
- Changes in sexual health following total hip arthroplasty in heterosexual patients with stiff hips and their partners: a retrospective study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Assessing Sexual and Functional Outcomes After Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights from a Retrospective Study.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the sexual satisfaction quality of female patients and their sexual partners after total hip arthroplasty surgery.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2025Article
- Introducing a Clinical Practice Guideline in Physiotherapy to Address Sexuality in Adults with a Neuromuscular Disorder.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2024Article
- Sexual Dissatisfaction after Hand Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Impact of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery on sexual dysfunction in male patients.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2022Article
- Sexual function and sexual activity in young total hip arthroplasty Chinese patients: A retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- The impact of total hip arthroplasty on sexual satisfaction in female patients: a prospective before-and-after cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Experiences of sexual health in persons with hip and knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Patient Expectations of Sexual Activity After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study.JB & JS open access · 2018Article
- Patient sexual function and hip replacement surgery: A survey of surgeon attitudes.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
- Does total hip replacement affect sexual quality of life?BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2016Review
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Abstract
backgroundMore than 1 million total hip replacements (THRs) are performed every year worldwide. Achieving decreased pain, increased mobility, and improved quality of life (QoL) are key factors in the decision to undergo THR. Sexual activity is a valued component of QoL; however, little is known about how THR affects sexual functioning or the extent to which health care providers address sexuality in THR patients.
aimThe aim of the study was to assess the literature regarding sexuality and sexual function in patients before and after THR.
methodsPubMed, Google Scholar, and PEDro databases were searched without search limitations from inception until December 2013 for terms relating to sexual function and THR.
resultsSexual activity before and after a THR is an important QoL issue. In patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis, THR has been reported to have beneficial effects in restoring sexual satisfaction and performance. While research has recently been conducted to determine the range of motion of the hip joints necessary to execute certain sexual positions, there remains a lack of validated guidelines and the risks related to sexual activity after THR is rarely discussed between patients and medical staff.
conclusionsThe ability to move comfortably is included among the many physical and psychosocial factors influencing sexual functioning. Practitioners should be encouraged to question their THR patients about sexual concerns and to provide counseling related to physical and functional aspects of sexual activity. Rehabilitation that focuses specifically on activities of daily living of sex should include sexual counseling, therapeutic exercise, and advice regarding sexual positions. Rehabilitation provided by physical therapists may help decrease pain, and facilitate greater self-awareness, self-confidence, and improved body image, all of which encourage and affirm optimal sexual health. Meiri R, Rosenbaum TY, and Kalichman L. Sexual function before and after total hip replacement: Narrative review.
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