Table 1.
Quality of life and functional assessment scores for giant cell tumour patients treated by curettage and cementing versus bone grafting
| Tests (number of patients) | Functions assessed | Assessment score: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage | |||
| Bone grafting | Cementing | ||
| Short Form-36 (bone grafting, 41; cementing, 30) | Physical function | 75 | 80 |
| Role physical | 77 | 79 | |
| Bodily pain | 74 | 80 | |
| General health | 81 | 80 | |
| Vitality | 74 | 72 | |
| Social | 92 | 86 | |
| Role emotional | 86 | 81 | |
| Mental health | 81 | 79 | |
| MSTS (bone grafting, 41; cementing, 30) | Pain | 4.41 | 4.37 |
| Range of motion | 4.51 | 4.61 | |
| Strength | 4.33 | 4.28 | |
| Stability | 4.83 | 4.79 | |
| Deformity | 4.77 | 4.71 | |
| Function | 4.21 | 4.32 | |
| Emotional Acceptance | 4.65 | 4.61 | |