Table IV.

Correlation between extension strength and Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) items by Spearman’s test

TESS items
1) Putting on a pair of pants*	16) Walking downstairs*
2) Putting on shoes*	17) Driving*
3) Putting on socks or stockings*	18) Walking within the house
4) Showering	19) Walking outdoors*
5) Light household chores	20) Sitting
6) Gardening and yard work*	21) Walking up or down hills or a ramp*
7) Preparing and serving meals*	22) Standing upright
8) Going shopping*	23) Getting up from kneeling*
9) Heavy household chores*	24) Getting in and out of a car*
10) Getting in and out of the bath tub*	25) Participating in sexual activities
11) Getting out of bed*	26) Completing my usual duties at work*
12) Rising from a chair*	27) Working my usual number of hours
13) Kneeling*	28) Participating in my usual leisure activities*
14) Bending to pick something up off the floor*	29) Socialising with friends and family
15) Walking upstairs*	30) Participating in my usual sporting activities

^*Statistically significant difference