Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions After Total Hip Arthroplasty A Narrative Review

Year 2025, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 18 - 26, 30.06.2025

Nuray Elibol , Selin Koşan , Emre Uysal

Abstract

Pelvic floor dysfunction following total hip arthroplasty has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Depending on the anatomical features and surgical approach, pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary incontinence, constipation, sexual dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain may occur due to the connection of the hip to the lumbar spine and pelvis. These dysfunctions require a multidisciplinary approach, as timely and accurate diagnosis and long-term management are important. Detailed knowledge of the anatomy and structures at risk will allow early diagnosis and appropriate evaluation and management of urinary incontinence, constipation, sexual dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain that may occur before and after THA.

Keywords

chronic pelvic pain, constipation, hip pathologies, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence

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