Oral analogue scale as an outcome measure after displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Functional outcome measures of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures have been documented using general health surveys (SF36) and disease-specific health surveys (Visual Analogue Scale). A simple oral analogue scale (OAS) was collected on 115 patients with 124 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures at 2 years or more after fractures. There was a high correlation (r = 0.72, P < 0.0001) between the verbal OAS and the written Visual Analogue Scale. We believe that the OAS may assist in follow-up outcome assessment and management in this difficult trauma patient population. Outcomes may be accomplished verbally rather than in written form.
Morin
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Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Canada.
Buckley
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Stewart
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Vande Gutche
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D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013060:Speech; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000293:injuries; D014956:Writing