Table 2 Functional outcomes, radiological findings, fusion rates, complications, and secondary surgery rates in the two groups
From: Impact of subtalar joint debridement on fusion rates and outcomes in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis
Group 1 (n = 20) Mean±SD/n(%) | Group 2 (n = 28) Mean±SD/n(%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
AOFAS | |||
Preoperative | 29.3±9.9 | 29.3±8.9 | 0.998 |
Mid-term | 76.4±15.5* | 78.4±9.3* | 0.574 |
Long-term | 69.7±25.6** | 63.0±20.1** | 0.340 |
VAS | |||
Preoperative | 7.7±1.9 | 7.5±1.9 | 0.822 |
Mid-term | 2.7±1.9* | 2.3±1.8* | 0.402 |
Long-term | 3.2±2.4** | 4.0±2.2** | 0.281 |
ROLES AND MAUDSLEY | |||
Preoperative | 3.7±0.4 | 3.7±0.4 | 1.000 |
Mid-term | 1.6±0.5* | 1.4±0.5* | 0.168 |
Long-term | 2.0±1.0** | 2.1±0.7** | 0.838 |
Hindfoot Angle | |||
Preoperative | 16.0±7.5 | 14.2±8.9 | 0.460 |
Postoperative | 6.0±3.5 | 5.7±3.3 | 0.738 |
Sural Nerve Pathology | |||
Yes | 7 (35.0%) | 1 (3.6%) | 0.006 |
No | 13 (65.0%) | 27 (96.4%) | |
Tibiotalar Fusion | |||
Yes | 18 (90.0%) | 25 (89.3%) | 0.936 |
No | 2 (10.0%) | 3 (10.7%) | |
Subtalar Fusion | |||
Yes | 16 (80.0%) | 9 (32.1%) | 0.001 |
No | 4 (20.0%) | 19 (67.9%) | |
Mid-term Complications | |||
Yes | 12 (60.0%) | 6 (21.4%) | 0.007 |
No | 8 (40.0%) | 22 (78.6%) | |
Long-term Complications | |||
Yes | 5 (25.0%) | 12 (42.9%) | 0.202 |
No | 15 (75.0%) | 16 (57.1%) | |
Secondary Surgery | |||
Yes | 6 (30.0%) | 5 (17.9%) | 0.324 |
No | 14 (70.0%) | 23 (82.1%) |