The impact of total hip arthroplasty on sexual satisfaction in female patients: a prospective before-and-after cohort study

The Effects of Sexual Education on Function and Quality of Life of Women Who Underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND

This study aimed to determine the effect of sexual education on sexual function and quality of activity after total hip arthroplasty (THA).

METHODS

There were 31 patients who underwent THA who were randomly assigned to the education (n = 15) and the control (n = 16) groups in this randomized controlled trial. A sexual education session and an educational handout were provided to the study group after THA prior to discharge. Patients were evaluated 4 times throughout the study: preoperatively, at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. The data were collected by using the sociodemographic and medical data form, the Index of Female Sexual Function, the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQoL-F) Questionnaire, the visual analog scale (VAS) of the Fear of Sexual Activity, and the VAS of Satisfaction with Sexual Activity scales.

RESULTS

The mean sexual activity satisfaction score of the education group was higher in the second (95% confidence interval [Cl] [0.67 to 3.08]) and third follow-up (95% Cl [0.19 to 3.03]) (P < 0.05). Over time, the mean satisfaction scores of both groups increased (P < 0.05). The mean VAS fear of sexual activity scores at the first (95% CI [-2.81 to -0.48]), second (95% CI [-4.71 to -2.80]), and third (95% CI [-3.80 to -1.55]) follow-ups of the education group were significantly lower. Over time, the mean fear scores of both groups decreased (P < 0.05). The education group had higher mean SQoL-F scores at the first (95% CI [4.90 to 33.11], second (95% CI [7.62 to 34.31]), and third (95% CI [5.23 to 35.79]) follow-ups (P < 0.05). For the mean SQoL-F score, the difference between groups (F = 6.64), the change over time in both groups (F = 29.16), and the change over time between groups (F = 13.74) were statistically significant (P < 0.05). For the mean Index of Female Sexual Function score, it was found that the change over time was significantly different for both groups (F = 69.64, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

Sexual education after THA may improve satisfaction with sexual activity and quality of life.

Safe Sex After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using Computed Tomography-Based Robotics to Evaluate "At-Risk" Sexual Positions

BACKGROUND

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can improve sexual satisfaction, but fear of dislocation can lead to sexual difficulties following this procedure. Previous kinematic research identified 4 sexual positions in women and 2 in men that were considered at risk for impingement. This study aimed to validate these findings using current robotic THA simulations.

METHODS

The 3-dimensional renderings from 12 patients who received computed tomography (CT)-based robotic THA were used to assess for prosthetic and/or bony impingement among 12 popular sexual positions. There were 9 cup orientations tested for each position (a combination of anteversion [0 °, 15 °, and 30 °] and inclination [40 °, 45 °, and 60 °]). The at-risk positions were tested again using the unique hip positions and cup orientations where previous geometric modeling data found impingement to occur.

RESULTS

Using mean hip positions, impingement occurred in at least 1 patient in 1 of the 12 positions for women (position 5) and 5 of the 12 positions for men (positions 1, 5, 8, 10, and 11). Among the at-risk positions, impingement occurred in none of the 2 at-risk women positions (0 of 17 cup orientations) and in both at-risk men positions (9 of 9 cup orientations for position 8 and 1 of 1 for position 11).

CONCLUSION

Recreating popular and at-risk sexual positions following THA with a CT-based robotics system yielded results that were inconsistent with previous geometric modeling data. Resolving these discrepancies is crucial for surgeons to provide accurate postoperative patient education. The CT-based robotic systems may provide necessary input to feasibly individualize such recommendations, but current limitations in CT-based robotics require continued attention and innovation.

Sexual function and sexual activity in young total hip arthroplasty Chinese patients: A retrospective cohort study

Introduction

As an essential component of quality of life, there is limited evidence of sexual function (SF), especially for young patients, before and after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aims to enhance the understanding of SF status and assess patient perspectives before and after THA.

Methods

A total of 109 patients who received THA were enrolled into our retrospective cohort study. To assess the SF status before and after THA, patients were required to fill out a standardized SF questionnaire [female sexual function index (FSFI) or brief sexual function inventory (BSFI) for males] and a specifically designated questionnaire regarding perspectives toward sexual activity and attitudes to sexual-related information.

Results

Total average scores of both FSFI and BSFI were higher post-THA. For female patients, the FSFI scores were significantly higher in the domain of desire, orgasm, and satisfaction (p < 0.05). For male patients, the BSFI scores were also improved in the sex drive and satisfaction domain post-operation (p < 0.05). A large proportion of the patients (64.22%) reported difficulty in sexual activity preoperatively, primarily due to restricted motion (82.86%) and hip pain (74.29%). After a successful procedure, there was a reduction in difficulty in patients' sexual activity post-THA (39.45%), mainly attributed to less pain (72.09%) and greater mobility (79.07%). In addition, subgroup analysis results indicated that gender and severity of hip stiffness and pain were crucial factors that could affect the patient's SF status. Furthermore, the majority of patients reported that they desired information concerning sexual activity, but only 12.84% of patients were informed well. Patients' preferred channels to acquire sexual-related information was a booklet (65.59%, n = 61), followed by informing a surgeon and a nurse. The most concerning questions regarding the sexual activity of patients were the time to recovery (90.32%) and safe postures (76.34%).

Conclusion

The majority of men and women who underwent THA reported their SF status return to baseline or have improved, mainly attributable to less pain and greater mobility. Age and severity of hip pain/stiffness were the factors that could affect patients' SF status. Sexual education for young THA patients is needed due to the lack of related information during hospitalization.

Sex and Gender-Related Differences in the Outcome of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Current Concepts Review

Background and Objectives: Sex and gender-related differences may influence the outcome of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). The present paper aims to depict the importance of sex and gender-related issues in the perioperative management of patients undergoing THA to improve clinical outcomes and prevent postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: From January 2002 to August 2022, OVID-MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPU S, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed were searched to identify relevant studies for further analysis. The search strategy included the following terms: (("gender-related differences" [MeSH Terms] OR "sex-related differences" [All Fields]) OR ("gender indicators" [MeSH Terms] OR "sex" [All Fields])) AND ("total hip arthroplasty" [MeSH Terms] OR (total hip replacement [All Fields])). Results: Twenty-eight papers were included in this current concepts review. Sex and gender-related differences were analyzed with regard to the following points: (1) surgical approach, robotic surgery, scar cosmesis, and implant choice; (2) postoperative clinical outcome and complications; (3) sexual activity after THA; and (4) psychological status and daily functional requirements. The data analysis showed that female patients need more specific attention in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases to improve clinical and functional outcomes, reduce complications risk, and manage patient satisfaction. Conclusions: THA outcomes may be influenced by sex and gender-related factors which should be carefully assessed and addressed in patients undergoing surgery to improve the postoperative outcomes of patients' satisfaction and reduce postoperative complications that can differ between the two sexes.

Logistic Regression Analysis of Risk Factors and Improvement of Clinical Treatment of Traumatic Arthritis after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures

Objective

Logistic regression was adopted to analyze the risk factors of traumatic arthritis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the treatment of acetabular fractures, and the clinical treatment was enhanced.

Methods

A total of 200 patients with acetabular fractures treated in our hospital from February 2019 to April 2021 were enrolled for THA. According to the occurrence of traumatic arthritis after operation, the patients were divided into control group and study group. The control group was patients without traumatic arthritis (n = 165), and the study group was patients with traumatic arthritis after operation (n = 35). The general data were analyzed, the risk factors of traumatic arthritis after THA for acetabular fractures were analyzed by logistic regression, and the clinical treatment methods were promoted.

Results

First of all, there exhibited no significant difference in the general data such as sex, age, medical history, and operation site (P > 0.05). There were significant differences in the general data of whether the patients had a job, rehabilitation exercise, and osteoarthritis before operation (P < 0.05). Secondly, we compared the curative effects between two groups. The effective rate in the study group was higher compared to the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the Harris hip function score of the study group at discharge, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after discharge was higher compared to that of the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of postoperative complications in the study group was significantly higher compared to that in the control group (P < 0.05). The presence of osteoarthritis, curative effect, poor reduction of fracture, injury of articular cartilage, entry of internal fixation into the joint, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and infection before operation were significantly correlated with traumatic arthritis after THA in the treatment of acetabular fractures (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that poor reduction, curative effect, articular cartilage injury, entry of internal fixation into the joint, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, infection, and preoperative osteoarthritis were the risk factors of traumatic arthritis after THA in the treatment of acetabular fractures (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Poor fracture reduction, curative effect, articular cartilage injury, internal fixation into the joint, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, infection, and the presence of osteoarthritis before operation are the risk factors of traumatic arthritis after THA in the treatment of acetabular fractures. When performing THA for patients with acetabular fracture, attention should be paid to the presence of osteoarthritis before operation, and for those with poor curative effect, attention should be paid to the occurrence of poor fracture reduction, articular cartilage injury, internal fixation into the joint, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and combined infection, and timely intervention measures should be taken to reduce the risk of traumatic arthritis after operation.