Table 2 Coughlin’s criteria of overall patient satisfaction [9]
Excellent | Without problems, very satisfied, mild or no pain, walks without difficulty |
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Good | A few problems, satisfied with mild pain. Walks without difficulty or with mild difficulty, would still have the surgery |
Fair | Moderate pain, some mild difficulty in walking, has reservations about surgery |
Poor | Continued pain, little improvement in walking, regrets having surgery |