Table II.
Comparison of range of motion at shoulder, DASH score, and MSTS-93 between the two groups.
| Variables | Nail-cement spacer (n = 20) | Endoprosthesis (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean flexion | 25.2° (15-40°) | 45.8° (20-60°) | .015 |
| Mean extension | 20.75° (10-30°) | 22.5° (10-40°) | .515 |
| Mean abduction | 29.25° (5-40°) | 40.5° (10-50°) | .393 |
| Mean adduction | 4.25° (0-20°) | 5.75° (0-15°) | .440 |
| Mean external rotation | 28° (0-75°) | 36.75° (0-110°) | .529 |
| Mean internal rotation | 63.25° (35-90°) | 68.25° (50-80°) | .004 |
| DASH score | 22.86 (11.7-35.8) | 24.3 (12.5-30) | .736 |
| MSTS-93 | 75.33 (66.66-83.33) | 77.496 (66.66-90) | .239 |
DASH, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; MSTS-93, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 93.
The bold value in Table II highlight P-values < .05, which denote statistically significant differences in the indicated variables among the 2 groups.