Table 3.
Differences in clinical measurements in terms of groups’ baseline characteristics
| Variables | ΔROM | ΔAOFAS | ΔVAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 50 (10–65) | 53.5 (32–67) | −7 (−9 to −4) |
| Female | 45 (35–65) | 54 (39–74) | −7 (−9 to −4) |
| P-valuea | 0.676 | 0.963 | 0.712 |
| Side | |||
| Left | 50 (10–65) | 53 (32–67) | −6 (−8 to −4) |
| Right | 47.5 (40–65) | 53.5 (38–74) | −7 (−9 to −4) |
| Bilateral | 51.2 (45–57.5) | 56.5 (55.5–57.5) | −6.5 (−8 to −5) |
| P-valueb | 0.771 | 0.768 | 0.248 |
| Grade | |||
| 2 | 45 (35–60) | 51.5 (39–67) | −7 (−8 to −4) |
| 3 | 50 (10–65) | 55 (32–74) | −7 (−9 to −4) |
| P-valuea | 0.399 | 0.476 | 0.408 |
Notes: Data presented as ROM score (range) (degrees), AOFAS score (range), VAS score (range), unless stated otherwise.
a
Mann–Whitney U-test;
b
Kruskal–Wallis test.
Abbreviations: AOFAS, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society; ROM, range of motion; VAS, visual analog scale.