Urinary incontinence in middle-aged and older women with hip and knee osteoarthritis: An outpatient study of frequency and risk factors.

Gisele A S C de Melo Vanessa de O Fernandes Henrique Silveira Costa Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda Luciana Neri Nobre Débora Fernandes de Melo Vitorino Alessandra de Carvalho Bastone

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2024)

UI was highly frequent among middle-aged and older women with hip/knee OA. Older age, activity limitation, and morbid obesity were independently associated with UI. Interventions targeting physical function and weight management must be considered to prevent and treat UI in this population.

Keyphrases

urinary incontinence
physical activity
knee osteoarthritis
risk factors
weight loss
community dwelling
weight gain
middle aged
bariatric surgery
metabolic syndrome
total knee arthroplasty
type diabetes
body mass index
rheumatoid arthritis
high fat diet induced
anterior cruciate ligament