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. 2007 Feb 28;32(3):339–343. doi: 10.1007/s00264-007-0324-y

Table 2.

Comparison of pre-operative and postoperative benefits (n = 42) at the 6-week outpatient clinical follow-up

Function Pre-operative (%) Postoperative (%)
Complains of pain (n) 42 (100%) None
Knee Society Score 25 81
WOMAC Score 62 41
Domiciliary status (n)
  Living at home 30 (71%) 18 (43%)
  Living at home with help 12 (29%) 13 (31%)
  In Nursing home None 11 (26%)
Use of Walking aids (n)
  None 18 (43%) 12 (29%)
  Walking stick 15 (36%) 19 (45%)
  Zimmer frame 9 (21%) 10 (24%)
  Wheelchair None 1 (2%)
Ability to go shopping (n) 21 (50%) 19 (45%)
Ability to travel and socialise (n) 17 (40%) 8 (19%)