Comparison of outcomes according to fixation technique following the modified Ludloff osteotomy for hallux valgus in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Table 2 Comparison of AOFAS Scores between Group S and Group P

	Group S	Group P	p value
Preoperative total score [mean (SD)]	45.9 (12.7)	46.8 (12.4)	0.861
Pain subscale	18.7 (8.3)	20.0 (8.9)	0.626
Function subscale	24.8 (5.7)	24.8 (5.8)	0.770
Alignment subscale	2.1 (3.7)	1.5 (3.2)	0.711
Final follow-up total score [mean (SD)]	74.7 (17.9)	83.7 (10.4)	0.096
Pain subscale	31.3 (10.6)	32.5 (5.7)	0.892
Function subscale	36.6 (6.2)	38.8 (4.2)	0.281
Alignment subscale	6.8 (4.9)	12.4 (3.5)	0.004*
p-value ^a	< 0.001*	< 0.001*

*Significant difference
p-values^a were estimated by comparing preoperative total score values and total score values at the final follow-up

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