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DYSFUNCTION OF PELVIC FLOOR IN FEMALES FOLLOWING PELVIC TRAUMA

Dr Neelum Zahir, Dr Muhammad Nadeem, Dr Abu Baker

Objective: The aim of this research work is to evaluate the symptoms and signs of dysfunction of pelvic floor after the pelvic trauma. Methodology: This retroactive questionnaire research work carried out on 20 females carried out in the orthopedic & gynecology units of the tertiary health care center. Total 14 females were present with Type-B & 6 females with Type-C pelvic fractures. Results: Median age of the patients was twenty-four years with a range from 10 to 90 years. There were total 19 nulliparous females. There were total 14 females present with the symptoms of the dysfunction of the pelvic floor. The symptoms of bladder were present in 10 females, issues of bowel were present in 9 females and dysfunction of the sexual activities was present in 5 females. Conclusion: The fractures of pelvic are the important risk factors for the dysfunction of the pelvic floor. Pelvic fracture seems to be a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction. There is a need for the symptomatic nulliparous & young females for specialist assessment & counselling about the pregnancy in future as well as delivery. Key Words: Counselling, Pelvic, Questionnaire, Bladder, Symptoms, Dysfunction, Pregnancy, Nulliparous.

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