From: Disability and satisfaction after Rotator Cuff decompression or repair: a sex and gender analysis
Variables | Women, N: 78 Mean (SD) | Men, N: 82 Mean (SD) | Statistics P values | Effect size (CI) |
---|---|---|---|---|
PRE-OPERATIVE | ||||
Strength* | Â | Â | Â | Â |
(Elevation in scapular plane, lb) | 2.9 (2) | 6.95 | -5.72 | 1.01 |
 |  |  | < 0.0001 | 0.68-1.35 |
Pain limited Range of Motion* | Â | Â | Â | Â |
(measured in 4 directions, 0-40) | 19 (9.7) | 23(10.0) | -2.55 | 0.40 |
 |  |  | 0.01 | 0.08-0.71 |
Participation limitation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   • Low | 29(37%) | 43(52%) | χ²: 11.20, | _______ |
   • Moderate | 17(22%) | 25(30%) | p = 0.004 |  |
   • High | 32(41%) | 14(17%) |  |  |
POST-OPERATIVE | ||||
Strength* | Â | Â | Â | Â |
(Elevation in scapular plane, lb) | 5.6 (3.5) | 13(5.2) | -8.33 | 1.78 |
 |  |  | < 0.0001 | 1.40-2.16 |
Pain limited Range of Motion* | Â | Â | Â | Â |
(measured in 4 directions, 0-40) | 28(11) | 35(6) | -4.65 | 0.72 |
 |  |  | < 0.0001 | 0.40-1.05 |
Participation limitation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   • Low | 49(65%) | 69(85%) | χ²: 10.60, | _______ |
   • Moderate | 10(13%) | 8(10%) | p = 0.005 |  |
   • High | 16(21%) | 4(5%) |  |  |