title: Factors influencing postoperative urinary retention following orthopaedic surgical procedures.
abstract: This study was designed to identify factors contributing to postoperative urinary retention in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements and reconstructive surgeries. The clinical literature links post-operative urinary retention to various factors including a history of postoperative urinary problems, advanced age, the total amount of fluid replacement over a 24-hour postoperative period, type of anesthesia, pain management medications, and the route and length of medication administration.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Wynd
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing