Table 3 Comparison in terms of preoperative VAS score with P values
From: Understanding the apprehension and concern haunting patients before a total knee arthroplasty
Patient’s with VAS ≤ 7 | Patient’s with VAS > 7 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total number of patients | 160 | 340 | |
Fear of pain | 103 (64.37%) | 187 (55%) | 0.0479 |
Fear of return to normal activities / ADL | 18(11.25%) | 72 (21.17%) | 0.0071 |
Apprehension about receiving domestic help | 33 (20.26%) | 67 (19.70%) | 0.8106 |
Fear of withstanding major surgery (TKA) | 6 (3.75%) | 14 (4.12%) | 0.8453 |