Table 5 Preoperative and postoperative overall functional outcomes
From: Staged replacement of both hips and both knees in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Variable | Before surgery | Last follow-up |
|---|---|---|
Walking aids, n (%) | ||
None | 0 (0%) | 19 (63.3%) |
One cane/crutch | 2 (6.7%) | 8 (26.7%) |
Two canes/crutches | 9 (30%) | 1 (3.3%) |
Rollator walker | 2 (6.7%) | 2 (6.7%) |
Bed/wheelchair | 17 (56.7%) | 0 (0%) |
Walking distance, n (%) | ||
Unlimited | 0 (0%) | 6 (20%) |
> 2 km | 0 (0%) | 8 (26.7%) |
1–2 km | 0 (0%) | 10 (33.3%) |
0.5–1 km | 5 (16.7%) | 4 (13.3%) |
< 0.5 km | 14 (46.7%) | 2 (6.7%) |
unable | 11 (36.7) | 0 (0%) |
Stairs, n (%) | ||
Normal | 0 (0%) | 17 (56.7%) |
Banister | 1 (3.3%) | 11 (36.7) |
Any fashion | 8 (26.7%) | 1 (3.3%) |
Unable | 21 (70%) | 1 (3.3%) |