Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (6): 974-977.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2015.06.025

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Application of SF-36 scales for evaluation of health status in patients with total knee and hip replacement

Wang Zhenzhong, Cui Yinpeng, Guo Ai   

  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2015-01-26 Online:2015-12-21 Published:2015-12-18

Abstract: Objective To introduce the application of the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey(SF-36) scales for evaluation of health status in patients with total joint replacement(TJR). Methods We enrolled 58 patients with total hip replacement(THR), 131 patients with total knee replacement(TKR) from 2012 to 2014. All were assessed using SF-36, and still THRs and TKRs were assessed via Harris score and Knee Society Score(KSS), before surgery and 6 months after TJR, respectively. The scores were analyzed by Pearson's correlation analysis. Results We obtained 53 complete follow-ups of THR and 124 of TKR. The results showed good positive correlation both between SF-36 score and Harris score,and between SF-36 score and KSS score(two-tailed, P < 0.01). Conclusion SF-36 scales could reflect changes of health status, including physical and psychological aspects in patient with TJR, and showed good validity and reliability.

Key words: 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, artificial joint replacement, health status

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