Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3251784 | Journal of Orthopaedics | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundPostoperative urinary retention (POUR) occurs frequently following hip replacement.Methods94 consecutive primary hip arthroplasty patients were assessed prospectively for POUR. 80 patients followed our anaesthesia protocol with combined general and spinal anaesthesia using bupivacaine and intrathecal diamorphine.Results29 instances of POUR with higher rates in men and younger patients (under-50s), independent of either pre-existing renal impairment or opiate strength. POUR was observed to increase length of stay by 1.6 days.ConclusionsWe report a 36% overall rate of POUR. Males demonstrated a 3-fold increased risk. Patients should be counselled pre-operatively on the risk of urinary retention.
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Authors
Michael David, Elizabeth Arthur, Raveena Dhuck, Ellie Hemmings, David Dunlop,