Table 6 Comparison of functional outcomes at PDPAA < 8
From: Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus surgery: determining indications for an additional Akin osteotomy
Scarf (N = 63) | Scarf + Akin (N = 78) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Comparison preoperatively | |||
VAS | 4.4 ± 2.98 | 4.26 ± 3.11 | 0.786 |
AOFAS | 54.9 ± 14.8 | 59.1 ± 18.3 | 0.39 |
PCS | 46.6 ± 8.81 | 46.0 ± 8.26 | 0.72 |
MCS | 56.0 ± 8.91 | 53.7 ± 10.1 | 0.329 |
Comparison at 6 months | |||
VAS | 1.16 ± 2.16 | 0.321 ± 1.09 | 0.00633 |
AOFAS | 80.7 ± 14.3 | 85.4 ± 12.5 | 0.0123 |
PCS | 52.4 ± 5.73 | 50.8 ± 8.41 | 0.865 |
MCS | 54.1 ± 10.0 | 55.4 ± 9.87 | 0.338 |
Comparison at 2 years | |||
VAS | 0.698 ± 1.73 | 0.333 ± 1.46 | 0.0466 |
AOFAS | 83.0 ± 14.0 | 90.7 ± 9.9 | < 0.0001 |
PCS | 51.9 ± 5.38 | 50.5 ± 8.05 | 0.732 |
MCS | 55.2 ± 10.6 | 55.8 ± 10.2 | 0.718 |