Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Improves Sexual Health Postoperatively.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate changes in sexual function and quality of life following arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.

Methods

Patients aged between 18 and 45 years who underwent PCL reconstruction were considered for inclusion. At the time of hospital admission, each patient was asked to complete the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form, before injury (preinjury) and at the time of hospital admission (preoperative). In addition, patients were followed for a minimum of 24 months (final follow-up). Quality of life was measured using the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Quality of Life Questionnaire at hospital admission (preoperative) and at the 24-month follow-up visit (final follow-up).

Results

A total of 35 patients were included in the study;

SUBMITTER: D'Ambrosi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature