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Table 2 Comparison of the functional outcomes between pre-operation and the last follow-up

From: Comparative study of the functional outcomes of combined medial-lateral approach arthrolysis with or without external fixation for severe elbow stiffness

 

ROM of flexion and extension

ROM of rotation

VAS

MEPS

DASH

Group A

pre-operation

25.8 ± 23.0

106.5 ± 52.8

1.7 ± 1.9

58.3 ± 15.7

53.7 ± 16.6

the last follow-up

132.1 ± 15.8

143.6 ± 22.2

0.3 ± 0.5

97.0 ± 5.5

6.5 ± 4.8

P

0.000

0.001

0.007

0.000

0.000

Group B

pre-operation

26.7 ± 21.8

121.9 ± 49.7

2.6 ± 2.1

51.4 ± 11.3

46.7 ± 15.0

the last follow-up

133.5 ± 16.1

140.1 ± 21.2

0.2 ± 0.6

96.4 ± 6.1

6.1 ± 4.0

P

0.000

0.040

0.000

0.000

0.000