Table 3 Sitting-related question score in muscular dystrophy spine questionnaire
Question | Preoperatively(n = 22) | 6-months postoperatively (n = 22) | p-value (pre-vs. 6-months postoperatively) | Last follow-up (n = 22) | p-value (preoperatively vs. last follow-up) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | Able to sit up in bed | 1.0 (0.0–2.0) | 1.5 (1.0–2.0) | 0.021 | 1.5 (1.0–2.0) | 0.002 |
15 | Sitting comfortably in a good position in my wheelchair throughout the day | 0.0 (0.0–1.0) | 1.0 (0.8–1.0) | 0.002 | 1.0 (0.8–1.3) | 0.003 |
16 | Shifting weight or changing my hip position while seated in my wheelchair | 0.5 (0.0–1.0) | 1.0 (0.0–1.0) | 0.025 | 1.0 (0.0–2.0) | 0.005 |
22 | Sitting in my wheelchair all day without breaks | 0.0 (0.0–1.0) | 1.0 (0.0–1.0) | 0.007 | 1.0 (0.0–1.0) | 0.005 |
24 | Sitting at the table for meals | 1.0 (0.0–1.0) | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | < 0.001 | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | 0.007 |
26 | Maintaining my balance while sitting in my wheelchair | 1.0 (0.8–2.0) | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | 0.020 | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | 0.013 |
27 | Sitting in an appropriate position while in my wheelchair | 1.0 (0.0–1.0) | 1.0 (0.0–1.3) | 0.025 | 1.0 (0.0–2.0) | 0.003 |
28 | Pain in my hips and back | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | 2.0 (2.0–2.0) | 0.083 | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | 0.006 |
29 | Feeling out of breath when sitting in an imbalanced position | 2.0 (1.8–2.0) | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | 0.033 | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | 0.003 |
- | Total score | 8.5 (6.0–12.3) | 12.5 (7.8–15.0) | < 0.001 | 15.0 (9.5–16.3) | < 0.001 |