Journal article
Comparison of the subjective elbow value and the Mayo elbow performance score.
- Schneeberger AG Endoclinic Zurich, Klinik Hirslanden, Zürich, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland. Electronic address: ags@schulter-ellbogen.ch.
- Kösters MC Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Switzerland.
- Steens W Orthopädisch-Neurochirurgisches Zentrum, Recklinghausen, Germany.
- 2014-02-15
Published in:
- Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. - 2014
Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS)
Scoring system
elbow
joint
responsiveness
score
subjective elbow value (SEV)
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Elbow
Female
Forearm
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pain Measurement
Patient Satisfaction
Postoperative Care
Prospective Studies
Range of Motion, Articular
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
English
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to evaluate the subjective elbow value (SEV) and compare it with the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). The SEV is defined as the patient's subjective estimation of the elbow as a percentage of a normal elbow, which would correspond to 100%.
METHODS
The MEPS and the SEV were prospectively assessed in all patients treated for any elbow pathology. Two groups in this consecutive series were analyzed: (1) all first consultations (n = 241) and (2) all patients who had a preoperative consultation, a surgical procedure, and a postoperative consultation (n = 41). Statistical analysis included calculation of correlation and responsiveness of the scores.
RESULTS
For the first consultations, the mean MEPS and SEV were 65 points and 60%, respectively. Both scores correlated (r = 0.671). The strongest correlation was found for female patients (r = 0.733) and for the diagnosis group of joint damage (r = 0.747). The standardized response means were 1.26 for the MEPS and 1.01 for the SEV, indicating that both scores detected an obvious change in the outcome.
CONCLUSIONS
The SEV is an easily administered, responsive, valid tool to assess the condition of the elbow. It should be considered an adjunct to currently used scores because it only detects the subjective condition of the elbow.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the subjective elbow value (SEV) and compare it with the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). The SEV is defined as the patient's subjective estimation of the elbow as a percentage of a normal elbow, which would correspond to 100%.
METHODS
The MEPS and the SEV were prospectively assessed in all patients treated for any elbow pathology. Two groups in this consecutive series were analyzed: (1) all first consultations (n = 241) and (2) all patients who had a preoperative consultation, a surgical procedure, and a postoperative consultation (n = 41). Statistical analysis included calculation of correlation and responsiveness of the scores.
RESULTS
For the first consultations, the mean MEPS and SEV were 65 points and 60%, respectively. Both scores correlated (r = 0.671). The strongest correlation was found for female patients (r = 0.733) and for the diagnosis group of joint damage (r = 0.747). The standardized response means were 1.26 for the MEPS and 1.01 for the SEV, indicating that both scores detected an obvious change in the outcome.
CONCLUSIONS
The SEV is an easily administered, responsive, valid tool to assess the condition of the elbow. It should be considered an adjunct to currently used scores because it only detects the subjective condition of the elbow.
- Language
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
- Identifiers
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- DOI 10.1016/j.jse.2013.11.018
- PMID 24524980
- Persistent URL
- https://susi.usi.ch/global/documents/228693
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