Table 3 Mid- and long-term functional outcomes in patients with and without subtalar joint union
From: Impact of subtalar joint debridement on fusion rates and outcomes in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis
Subtalar union+ (n = 25) Mean±SD | Subtalar union- (n = 23) Mean±SD | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
AOFAS | |||
Mid-term | 80.3±6.6 | 74.6±15.7 | 0.105 |
Long-term | 81.5±5.5 | 49.7±22.5 | < 0.001 |
VAS | |||
Mid-term | 2.4±1.9 | 2.5±1.8 | 0.763 |
Long-term | 2.1±1.3 | 5.3±2.0 | < 0.001 |
ROLES AND MAUDSLEY | |||
Mid-term | 1.5±0.5 | 1.5±0.5 | 0.991 |
Long-term | 1.5±0.5 | 2.7±0.8 | < 0.001 |