Postoperative urinary retention is a common complication after total hip and knee arthroplasty. Postvoid residual (PVR) scanning is a noninvasive method commonly used to evaluate this complication. Preoperatively increased PVR (PrePVR) has been suggested as a risk factor for postoperative catheterization. The aim of this study was to prospectively assess the importance of PrePVR and its relationship with urinary catheter placement, urology consult, and length of stay postoperatively.
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