Low Friction Arthroplasty of the Hip Joint and Sexual Activity

Todd, R. C.; Lightowler, Claire; Harris, Jaqueline

doi:10.3109/17453677308989108

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“…Second, personal face-to-face interviews may distort information, especially when the questions address sensitive issues [16,17]. The anonymous character allows patients to express more freely on a private subject [4,10]. The impact of sexual difficulties on quality of life, tension or dissatisfaction in relationship with the partner is more easily expressed anonymously.…”

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“…There is a lack of information about sexual difficulties induced by chronic hip diseases [7,[9][10][11]13,15]. Dahm et al [15] emphasize that 80% of physicians rarely, if never, talk about sexuality after THR with their patients.…”

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“…Other factors may be involved [11,18,19]: decreased libido, involvement of other joints, such as those of the rachis [20], which is observed early in chronic inflammatory rheumatism in young subjects [21]. Women are affected more often than men by these sexual difficulties, in term of frequency, intensity and age of illness [9][10][11]. In these cases, THR usually ameliorates these symptoms [9,21].…”

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“…The impact of sexual difficulties on quality of life, tension or dissatisfaction in relationship with the partner is more easily expressed anonymously. Several studies showed that more than half of the patients suffer from sexual difficulties directly related to chronic hip pain [10,11], and in 5 to 10% patients, it caused sexual intercourse's cessation [9][10][11]. The main causes are pain, apprehension of pain, asthenia and joint stiffness [9,18].…”

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“…Sexual satisfaction and performance's improvement were reported after successful THR in several studies [7,[9][10][11]. However, it is clear that sexual activity's problem in patients with THR are underestimated and should be looked for by medical staff, even if patients do not ask explicitly [12].…”

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Sexuality and rheumatic disease the significance of gender

1994

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Purpose. This study examined the relationship between functional disability and sexual satisfaction for both rheumatic disease patients and their spouses and compared their levels of sexual satisfaction to those of healthy comparison couples. Methods. One hundred thirteen rheumatic disease couples and 37 comparison couples completed mailed questionnaires. Rheumatologists rated American College of Rheumatology functional classification. Results. Greater functional disability was related to greater sexual dissatisfaction for patients and spouses. Rheumatic disease and comparison couples did not differ in sexual dissatisfaction. Women reported greater sexual dissatisfaction than men among patients, spouses, and comparison couples. Conclusions. Couples coping with rheumatic disease are able to maintain satisfying sexual relationships. However, when patients are more disabled, sexual dissatisfaction is greater among both patients and spouses. Health providers must be sensitive to issues of sexuality and be prepared to address these concerns among both patients and their partners. Men and women may have different concerns regarding sexuality.

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Sexual Function before and after Total Hip Replacement: Narrative Review

Meiri

Rosenbaum²,

Kalichman

2014

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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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Low Friction Arthroplasty of the Hip Joint and Sexual Activity

Cited by 37 publications

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Sexual Activity before and after Total Hip Arthroplasty

Sexual Activity before and after Total Hip Arthroplasty

Sexuality and rheumatic disease the significance of gender

Sexual Function before and after Total Hip Replacement: Narrative Review

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