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Table 1 Significance of CSS and VAS pain score change over time by paired t test

From: High-grade bursal-side partial rotator cuff tears: comparison of mid- and long-term results following arthroscopic repair after conversion to a full-thickness tear

 

Mean difference

SD

p value

Constant Shoulder Score

   

 Preop–Postop 2nd year

−50.34

17.65

<0.001*

 Preop–Postop 5th year

−48.93

19.29

<0.001*

 Postop 2nd year–5th year

1.41

17.36

0.66

VAS Pain Score

 Preop–Postop 2nd year

6.72

1.16

<0.001*

 Preop–Postop 5th year

6.58

1.18

<0.001*

 Postop 2nd year–5th year

−0.13

0.99

0.46

  1. CSS and VAS pain score improvements were statistically significant between the preoperative period and the 2nd postoperative year and between the preoperative period and the 5th postoperative year (both p < 0.001) *p < 0.05
  2. Preop preoperative, Postop postoperative