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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2023

Correlation between traumatic pelvic ring injuries and sexual dysfunctions: a multicentric retrospective study.

Giuseppe Rovere, Amarildo Smakaj, Andrea Perna, Domenico De Mauro, Lorenzo Are, Luigi Meccariello, Andrea Fidanza, Rocco Erasmo, Francesco Falez, Giulio Maccauro and 1 more

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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Giuseppe RovereOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Amarildo SmakajOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Andrea PernaOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Domenico De MauroOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo AreOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Luigi MeccarielloDepartment Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AORN San Pio, Benevento, Italy.
Andrea FidanzaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Santo Spirito Hospital, Pescara, Italy.
Rocco ErasmoDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Santo Spirito Hospital, Pescara, Italy.
Francesco FalezDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, S. Filippo Neri Hospital, ASL Roma 1, Rome, Italy.
Giulio MaccauroOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Francesco LiuzzaOrthopaedic Institute, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. francesco.liuzza@policlinicogemelli.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3602-8155

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAmong the functional impairments associated with pelvic ring injuries (PRI), sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common clinical issue. The aim of this study is to investigate correlations between traumatic PRI, genitourinary, and sexual dysfunctions, for a proper multidisciplinary treatment.

methodsWe performed an observational, multicentric study, from January 2020 to 2022. We conducted a follow-up after surgery at three, six, 12, and 24 months by measuring the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI), the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), the Majeed Score, and the SF-12. Descriptive statistics was conducted on T-test, Whelc's test, and one-way ANOVA which were performed when appropriate.

resultsA total of 76 patients (mean age 42.17 ± 15 years) were included in the study and allocated into three groups (A, B, and C). Tile A group revealed good sexual outcomes, similar to that of healthy patients. Tile B group demonstrated worsen SD than the previous group. In Tile C group, there was a longer average duration of the orthopaedic surgery when compared to group B. However, in terms of SDs, statistical significance could not be demonstrated between groups C and B.

conclusionsWe observed a progressive spontaneous recovery of sexual function, corresponding to each PRI group. Moreover, men classified as B2 had milder SDs than B1 male patients.

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Fractures, BonePelvic BonesSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPelvisRetrospective StudiesSexual BehaviorFractureFracture fixationLumbosacral plexusPelvisPhysiological sexual dysfunction

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PMID36930257
PMCPMC10199844

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