Table 3.
Follow up schedule
| Evaluation moments | MOS SF-36 (1) | EQ-5D (2) | VAS score (3) | Outpatient clinic | Ultrasound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative |
X |
X |
|
X |
|
| 1 month |
|
|
X |
X |
|
| 3 months |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X at 6 months |
| 12 months |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
| 24 months | X | X | X | X | X |
(1) MOS SF-36: Questionnaire concerning quality of life (SF-36 ™ Health Survey, Medical outcomes Trust, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, USA).
(2) EQ-5D: Euro Qol Group quality of life questionnaire.
(3) VAS score: Pain measurement tool on which patients can define their pain on a sliding scale.