ArticleArchives of medical science : AMS2018
Does total joint arthroplasty impair erectile function?
Article in Archives of medical science : AMS, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Development of erectile dysfunction in men treated for major depressive disorder with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: a systematic review.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2026Review
- Time efficiency of direct anterior hip arthroplasty compared to postero-lateral approach in elderly patients.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2021Article
- Factors associated with poor self-reported function and quality of life in patients with end-stage knee or hip osteoarthritis immediately prior to total joint arthroplasty.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionSexuality is an important factor in quality of life (QoL) and was reported to improve after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). However, one study group found evidence regarding a high rate of impaired erectile function of about 20% in male patients after TJA. As erectile dysfunction is a serious matter of concern and there are no data explaining this observation sufficiently, the purpose of this study was to revaluate the erectile function in patients after TJA. MATERIAL AND
methodsAll consecutive male patients scheduled for TJA were enrolled in this prospective study. Evaluation was performed pre- and 6 months postoperatively with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. One hundred and fifty-nine patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, and 51 patients wished not to take part in the study.
resultsFrom the 108 patients who were included prior to surgery, 101 (94%) were available at the 6-month follow-up. In those patients, the preoperative erectile function was normal in 38 (24.0 ±1.1), impaired in 45 (14.7 ±6.5) and with no function in 18 patients. No significant difference in the pre- (15.4 ±9.3) and postoperative (15.3±9.2) IIEF-5 score was observed (
conclusionsThe previously reported high rate of impaired erectile function after TJA of the lower extremity could not be confirmed. Total joint arthroplasty remains a safe procedure in terms of postoperative erectile function.
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