Table 3.
Comparison of 6-month postoperative clinical outcomes
| Variable | Group I | Group II | Group III | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | ||||
| PVAS | 2.09±2.09 (1–6) | 1.98±1.50 (1–7) | 2.18±1.91 (1–7) | 0.761 |
| FVAS | 7.03±1.55 (4–9) | 7.56±1.42 (5–9) | 7.16±2.02 (4–9) | 0.194 |
| ASES | 78.21±18.51 (42–95) | 73.37±18.19 (40–88) | 70.37±15.19 (40–88) | 0.150 |
| Range of motion (°) | ||||
| Forward elevation | 141.44±19.97 (100–170) | 132.68±19.75 (110–170) | 135.68±16.55 (100–170) | 0.216 |
| External rotation on the side | 34.41±15.61 (20–80) | 28.12±16.30 (20–70) | 30.12±16.30 (20–70) | 0.121 |
| Internal rotation at the back | 8.75±3.13 (4–18) | 9.17±3.42 (4–17) | 10.17±4.12 (6–17) | 0.475 |
| Abduction | 112.48±28.46 (60–170) | 105.37±32.49 (50–170) | 110.37±27.49 (50–170) | 0.232 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation (range).
PVAS: pain visual analog scale, FVAS: function visual analog score, ASES: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.