Outcome assessment in arthritis

Physical

functioning

Role

physical

Bodily

pain

General

health

Vitality

Social

functioning

Role

emotional

Mental

health

Epping arthroplasty (n=112)

General population norm

100

SF-36

4.5-7.7 years after resection interposition arthroplasty of the thumb saddle joint (OA)

Angst F, John M et al. Comprehensive assessment of clinical outcome and quality of life after resection interpostion arthroplasty of the thumb saddle joint. Arthritis Rheum 2005;53:205-13.