Neurourology and urodynamics
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Urinary incontinence (UI) and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly low back pain (LBP), and osteoarthritis (OA), are common problems that have been associated with mobility limitations and future dependence in activities of daily living in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between UI, UI types, and musculoskeletal conditions in elderly community-dwelling women. ⋯ This study showed that UI was significantly associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including LBP, and the combination of pain and OA. The risk of urge UI was greater with increasing severity of LBP.
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Comparative Study
Variability of pudendal and median nerve sensory perception thresholds in healthy persons.
Normative current perception thresholds (CPTs) are used for the evaluation of sensory function in a variety of diseases. ⋯ Both nerves showed deviating values. CPT values with sinusoidal current assessed with 1 week interval, showed a weak intraclass correlation. This finding limits the use of CPT values with this current for longitudinal studies.