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 5 Results of independent sample t test for Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) stage III vs stage IV forgotten joint scores (FJS) in patients with femoral head necrosis after total hip arthroplasty.
| Variables | Stage III | Stage IV | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FJS at 3 months postoperatively | 15.21±7.25 | 10.14±5.12 | P<0.001 |
| FJS at 6 months postoperatively | 30.24±8.95 | 21.61±6.74 | P<0.001 |
| FJS at 12 months postoperatively | 36.59±9.11 | 30.24±7.51 | P<0.001 |






