Table 5 SF-36 in men over 65 years of age 6 and 12 months after surgically treated ankle fracture and the age- and gender matched norms of the Swedish population
From: Outcome and quality of life after surgically treated ankle fractures in patients 65 years or older
SF-36 sub-scales | 6-month follow-up (n = 31) Mean (SD) | 12-month follow-up (n = 31) Mean (SD) | Norms of the Swedish population Mean (95% CI) | p-values* 6-month follow-up | p-values¤ 12-month follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical functioning | 71.6 (24.2) | 77.5 (20.6) | 73.8 (71.6–76.0) | 0.717 | 0.514 |
Role physical | 56.3 (44.3) | 67.9 (39.7) | 64.9 (61.4–68.5) | 0.446 | 0.785 |
Bodily pain | 67.9 (20.0) | 65.6 (22.9) | 70.6 (68.3–72.9) | 0.602 | 0.427 |
General health | 76.7 (20.7) | 76.8 (16.7) | 66.8 (64.8–68.8) | 0.075 | 0.044 |
Vitality | 71.5 (18.2) | 72.1 (18.7) | 68.7 (66.5–70.9) | 0.554 | 0.503 |
Social functioning | 84.4 (23.9) | 90.2 (15.6) | 87.4 (85.5–89.3) | 0.621 | 0.518 |
Role emotional | 68.8 (43.0) | 76.9 (34.4) | 77.2 (74.1–80.3) | 0.444 | 0.977 |
Mental health | 82.8 (15.8) | 77.7 (18.2) | 83.5 (81.8–85.1) | 0.852 | 0.256 |