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. 2023 Oct 15;15(10):6170–6179.

Table 5.

Relationship between ultrasound measurements and PFDs

Indicator Cases PDF NO PDF RR 95% CI P
Bladder descent 3.511 2.589, 5.844 <0.001
    ≤29.09 mm 76 25 (32.89%) 51 (67.11%)
    >29.09 mm 32 28 (87.5%) 4 (12.5%)
Cervical subluxation 3.642 2.328, 6.896 <0.001
    ≤24.94 mm 50 14 (28%) 36 (72%)
    >24.94 mm 58 39 (67.24%) 19 (32.76%)
Urethral rotation 2.401 1.653, 4.426 <0.001
    ≤54.92° 61 15 (24.59%) 46 (75.41%)
    >54.92° 47 38 (80.85%) 19 (19.15%)
Shortening rate at retraction 0.401 0.223, 0.497 <0.001
    ≤17.25% 48 35 (72.92%) 13 (17.08%)
    >17.25% 60 18 (30%) 42 (70%)
Elongation at maximum Valsalva maneuver 2.998 1.988, 4.679 <0.001
    ≤9.82% 70 24 (34.29%) 46 (65.71%)
    >9.82% 38 29 (76.32%) 9 (23.68%)

Note: PFD is pelvic floor disorder.