Results of previous outcome measure studies
| Study | n | Instrument | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoarski et al (18) | 30 patients, 54 fractures | MODEMS (includes SF-36) | Improvement in all 4 MODEMS modules (P < .0001, P < .0001, P < .0004, P < .0009) |
| Perez-Higueras et al (19) | 13 patients, 37 fractures | McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire | Improvement in scores following treatment (P < .001), but worsening at follow-up (mean of 65 months) |
| Legroux-Gerot et al (12) | 16 patients, 21 fractures | McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire | Decrease in scores at 6 months with no change through maximal follow-up (mean of 35 months) (P < .05) |
| Nottingham Health Profile | Decrease in quality of life (P = .05); increase in social isolation (P < .05), otherwise no change | ||
| Cortet et al (20) | 16 patients, 20 fractures | McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire | Decrease in score at days 3, 30, 90, and 180 (all P < .005) |
| Health Profile | Decrease in 5 of 6 dimensions (P < .001, P < .05, P < .05, P < .05), not sleep | ||
| Winking et al (14) | 38 patients | ODI | Decrease in mean score at day 2, which persisted to 6 weeks (P < .01) |
Note.—MODEMS indicates Musculoskeletal Outcomes Data Evaluation and Management Scale; ODI, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire.