WOMAC of PROSTALAC in situ compared with pre- and post-THR
| WOMAC Dimension | PROSTALAC cohort (n = 23), mean (SD) | Pre-THR population (n = 228), mean (SD) (9) | p value* | 6 mo post-primary THR population (n = 228), mean (SD) (9) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 70.0 (21.1) | 42.9 (15.9) | < 0.001 | 84.6 (18.0) | 0.0003 |
| Stiffness | 63.0 (19.6) | 39.1 (20.1) | < 0.001 | 73.1 (18.5) | 0.01 |
| Function | 65.8 (20.4) | 38.5 (15.1) | < 0.001 | 76.0 (20.1) | 0.02 |
THR = total hip replacement, SD = standard deviation
↵* Two-tailed independent t test comparing our sample with the reference population at the indicated time interval.