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Significance of changes in mean MCS scores of the SF-36 over the study period.
| Mental component score | Mean | SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-op | 45.4 | 10.6 | |
| 1 week | 50.0 | 8.6 | 0.256 |
| 3 months | 46.3 | 9.1 | 0.783 |
| 6 months | 47.0 | 9.6 | 0.693 |
| 1 year | 50.3 | 6.9 | 0.233 |
*P value derived from paired t-test comparison with pre-operative scores.
