Effects of the lower extremity external fixators on the sexual life of males

Adaş, Müjdat; Tekin, Ali Çağrı; Bayraktar, Mehmet Kürşad; Çakar, Murat; Aslan, Samet; Esenyel, Cem Zeki

doi:10.3944/aott.2016.15.0144

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“…After one-year recovery, 60% of the patients could do sexual activity more easily than the previous year, 84% of these patients suffered from less pain, and 30% experienced greater mobility or range of motion. In the study of Adas et al,[ 15 ] postoperative sexual functions were found to be similar to preoperative sexual functions in 12 (11%) of 108 patients who underwent external fixation. However, postoperative scores decreased in 96 (89%) patients.…”

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“…None of the patients reported permanent sexual dysfunction. [ 15 ] In the study of Shulman et al,[ 10 ] among patients who had orthopedic trauma that did not include the pelvic region, sexual dysfunction was reported in 31% of proximal humerus fracture patients, 32% of distal radius fracture patients, 47% of tibial plateau patients, 11% of ankle fracture patients, and 42% of long bone nonunion at three-month follow-up. In the study by Nugent et al,[ 12 ] 65% of patients with rotator cuff tears reported that their shoulders interfered with the quality and/or frequency of their sexual activity.…”

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Effects of anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction on sexual activity of male patients

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Objectives This study aims to investigate the impact of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and its reconstruction on men's sexual functions. Patients and methods Between February 2016 and November 2019, a total of 27 sexually active male patients (mean age: 33.7±4.3 years; range, 26 to 40 years) who were operated for ACL injury at least six months after trauma were retrospectively analyzed. Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire (IIEF) and knee function was evaluated by using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Scoring System, Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, and Tegner Activity Score. Sexual and functional questionnaires were applied to evaluate three different periods retrospectively. These periods were as follows: the period before an ACL injury (Period I); the period in which the patient suffered from an ACL injury, but not operated (Period II), and the period after the ACL reconstruction (Period III). Results There was a statistically significant difference in the comparison of knee function scores according to three different periods. Sexual function scores were significantly different between Periods I and II, and between Periods I and III. However, although the IIEF value was higher in Period III than in Period II, no statistically significant difference was observed. A moderate correlation was found between the sexual functional scores of IIEF and IKDC scores. Conclusion Our study results suggest that ACL injury affects sexual functions adversely. The change in sexual functions after ACL surgery depends on the success of surgery. While deciding on the treatment of ACL injury, the patient's sexual life should be questioned along with his expectations.

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Effects of anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction on sexual activity of male patients

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“…Since the definition and diagnostic criteria for SD are still controversial and under development, estimating the prevalence of SD is relatively difficult. However, SD has been reported in 10–52% of men and 25–63% of women worldwide [ 13 , 14 ]. Even in sexually active young patients, post-traumatic SDs are often overlooked, leading to depression and a decrease in QoL [ 15 ].…”

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“…While changes in sexual life after EF treatment in men have been investigated, the effects in women are unknown [ 14 ]. Therefore, this retrospective study aimed to compare sexual dysfunction associated with external and internal fixation of traumatic diaphyseal tibial fracture in women using the 19-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).…”

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Sexual Dysfunction in Women After Tibial Fracture: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Adaş,

Çakar,

Gürbüz

et al. 2024

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Background Tibial fractures, common in adults, are often treated with external or internal fixation methods. While effective, external fixation (EF) can lead to sexual dysfunction (SD), especially in young patients. This study aimed to assess SD in women undergoing EF versus internal fixation for tibial fractures. Material/Methods Sexual function and frequency of monthly sexual intercourse (SI) were evaluated using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before surgery, with the fixator, after at least 6 months following fixator removal in EF group, and after achieving bone union for at least 3 months in the IF group. Results The EF group consisted of 107 (mean age 28.5 years; 19–40 years) and IF group consisted of 106 patients (mean age 32.1 years; 18–40 years). The duration of EF was an average of 4.7 months (range, 2.5–13 months). FSFI scores were significantly lower in the EF group compared to the IF group (9.33 versus 27.3, P <0.001). Also, there was no significant difference between the FSFI scores before EF and after EF was removed (34.22 versus 33.8, P =0.413). FSFI sub-group scores such as desire, arousal, lubrication, and orgasm were significantly lower in the EF group ( P <0.001). The monthly average frequency of SI before surgery and after the removal of EF was 10.2 and 9.1, respectively, while this frequency was 2.56 when EF was present ( P <0.001). Conclusions The quality and frequency of SI in women significantly deteriorate and decrease during the period of extremity fixation following tibial diaphyseal fractures treated with EF, but return to normal after removal.

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Evaluation of the sexual function of men in Kazakhstan during 2021–2022: A cross‐sectional study

Sikhymbaev

Ospanova

Grzhibovsky

et al. 2023

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Background and Aims: Assessing male sexual function is an important public health issue in every country. In Kazakhstan, there are currently no reliable statistics on male sexual function. The study aimed at the assessment of sexual function in men in Kazakhstan.Methods: Men between the ages of 18 and 69 from Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, three of Kazakhstan's biggest cities, were included in the cross-sectional study in 2021-2022. A standardized and modified Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) tool was used for participants' interviews. The World Health Organization STEPS questionnaire was employed to gather sociodemographic information, including smoking and alcohol use.Results: Respondents from three cities: n = 283 from Almaty, n = 254 from Astana, and n = 232 from Shymkent were interviewed. All participants' average age was 39.2 ± 13.4. Kazakhs made up 79.5% of the respondents by nationality; 19.1% who answered questions on physical activity verified that they were involved in highintensity labor. According to the BSFI questionnaire, the respondents from Shymkent had an average total score of 2.82 ± 0.92, (p ≤ 0.05), which was higher than the total scores of respondents from Almaty (2.69 ± 0.87) and Astana (2.69 ± 0.95). A relationship was found between sexual dysfunction and age indicators over 55 years. Participants with overweight had a relationship with sexual dysfunction with an odds ratio (OR): 1.84 (p = 0.01). According to the smoking factor, in study participants with sexual dysfunction, a relationship was also determined, OR: 1.42; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.79-1.97 (p = 0.001). The presence of high-intensity activity (OR: 1.58; 95% CI: 0.04-1.91), and physical inactivity (OR: 1.49; 95% CI: 0.89-1.97) were associated with the presence of sexual dysfunction, p ≤ 0.05.Conclusions: Our research indicates that men over 50 who smoke, are overweight, and are physically inactive are at risk for sexual dysfunction. Early health promotion

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Effects of the lower extremity external fixators on the sexual life of males

Abstract: EF in the cruris may impair sexual functions in males. The rate of SD was higher in male patients who were treated with EF. Thus, SD might be associated with physical, psychological, and social limitations caused by EF.

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Effects of anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction on sexual activity of male patients

Effects of anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction on sexual activity of male patients

Sexual Dysfunction in Women After Tibial Fracture: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Evaluation of the sexual function of men in Kazakhstan during 2021–2022: A cross‐sectional study

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