Table 1.
Outcomes [2]
| Variable | Tendon-splitting group | Lateral group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean preoperative AOFAS score (points) | 43 | 54 | > 0.05 |
| Range | (10–67) | (10–72) | |
| Mean postoperative AOFAS score (points) | 81 | 86 | > 0.05 |
| Range | (10–100) | (10–100) | |
| Mean SF-36 Version 2 physical score (points) | 52 | 49 | > 0.05 |
| Range | (22–61) | (20–59) | |
| Mean SF-36 Version 2 mental score (points) | 54 | 54 | > 0.05 |
| Range | (27–61) | (22–61) | |
| Return to normal function (months) | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0.02* |
| Range | (3–13) | (4–20) | |
| Return to sporting activity (months) | 5.4 | 6.5 | > 0.05 |
| Range | (4–21) | (4–27) |
AOFAS = American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society; *statistically significant.