Table 1.
Patient-based estimation of pain, walking distance, consumption of analgesics and quality of life, reported prior to surgery and at one-year postoperatively
| Preoperatively | Postoperatively | |
|---|---|---|
| Leg pain VAS | 63 | 30 |
| Back pain VAS | 56 | 32 |
| Walking distance <100 m (%) | 43 | 18 |
| Regular consumption of analgesics (%) | 52 | 26 |
| EQ-5D | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| SF-36 | ||
| Physical functioning | 35 | 58 |
| Role physical | 11 | 44 |
| Bodily pain | 27 | 53 |
| General health | 57 | 59 |
| Vitality | 39 | 56 |
| Social functioning | 55 | 74 |
| Role emotional | 37 | 61 |
| Mental health | 64 | 72 |