Table 2.
Comparison of 3-month postoperative clinical outcomes
| Variable | Group I | Group II | Group III | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | ||||
| PVAS | 3.91±1.83 (2–9) | 4.21±2.15 (2–9) | 4.41±1.85 (2–9) | 0.071 |
| FVAS | 6.63±1.90 (4–9) | 6.50±1.90 (3–9) | 6.02±1.63 (4–9) | 0.899 |
| ASES | 55.89±17.40 (32–85) | 52.86±15.40 (38–80) | 54.72±17.77 (30–88) | 0.138 |
| Range of motion (°) | ||||
| Forward elevation | 129.83±23.51 (90–160) | 125.53±23.51 (80–160) | 114.64±22.40 (80–160) | 0.081 |
| External rotation on the side | 24.16±14.54 (10–60) | 22.12±10.54 (10–60) | 20.14±11.55 (10–60) | 0.451 |
| Internal rotation at the back | 10.79±4.54 (8–18) | 11.59±4.51 (8–18) | 11.06±3.60 (8–19) | 0.236 |
| Abduction | 87.24±27.11 (40–140) | 82.24±25.10 (40–140) | 72.86±26.54 (40–130) | 0.231 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation (range).
PVAS: pain visual analog scale, FVAS: function visual analog score, ASES: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.