Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Table 3 Pre- and postoperative Constant score
From: Suture repair using loop technique in cases of acute complete acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Preoperative mean ± SD | Postoperative mean ± SD | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain (15) | 8.3 ± 2.4 | 14.8 ± 1.1 | <0.001* |
Activity level (10) | 4.0 ± 0 | 9.7 ± 1.3 | <0.001* |
Arm positioning (10) | 7.3 ± 1.0 | 9.7 ± 0.7 | <0.001* |
Strength of abduction 90º or highest level patient can achieve (Pounds) (25) | 18.3 ± 3.4 | 24.6 ± 1.2 | <0.001* |
Range of motion | |||
Forward flexion (10) | 7.3 ± 1.0 | 9.7 ± 0.7 | <0.001* |
Lateral elevation (10) | 7.3 ± 1.0 | 9.9 ± 0.4 | <0.001* |
External rotation (10) | 5.3 ± 1.0 | 9.7 ± 0.7 | <0.001* |
Internal rotation (10) | 5.3 ± 1.0 | 9.7 ± 0.7 | <0.001* |
Total score (100) | 63.3 ± 9.3 | 97.8 ± 6.2 | <0.001* |