Post-operative Urinary Dysfunction Following Shoulder Surgery: Rates and Risk Factors.

Worsening of urinary function following shoulder surgery is common. The AUA score may be used to identify at-risk patients and to track changes in urinary function post-operatively. Men with a diagnosis of BPH are at particularly high risk. Further investigation is needed to elucidate the impact of urinary dysfunction on patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost as well as the role of prophylactic medications.