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Change in functional limitations over time by ASA class.
| Median(range) functional limitations | Baseline | Six weeks postoperatively | Twelve weeks postoperatively | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort (N=99) | 3 (0-10) | 4 (0-11) | 3 (0-11) | .01 |
| ASA Classes I-II (N=78) | 3 (0-10) | 3 (0-11) | 3 (0-11) | .21 |
| ASA Class III (N=21) | 2 (0-10) | 5 (0-10) | 2.5 (0-11) | .01 |
Friedman test; ASA= American Society of Anesthesiologists
