17 January 2023 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Between Patients Diagnosed with Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) Stage III and Stage IV Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: A Retrospective Study of 302 Patients
Meng Yang1ABC, Xiangke Li2D, Kung Chu1F, Zihang Li1E, Congcong Wei3B, Mengxuan Yao1E, Huijie Li4AB*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.938991
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e938991
Table 4 Visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Harris hip score (HHS) before and after total hip arthroplasty in patients with femoral head necrosis at Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) stage III and stage IV.
| Preoperatively | Postoperatively | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage III | |||
| HSS | 71.43±32.42 | 93.67±25.82 | 0.016 |
| VAS scores | 6.99±1.51 | 0.63±0.23 | 0.024 |
| Stage IV | |||
| HSS | 68.43±36.42 | 90.77±45.82 | 0.041 |
| VAS scores | 5.98±1.51 | 0.73±0.53 | 0.037 |






