Abstract

There is no correlation between TBJA radiographic stage and symptom severity, according to our hypothesis. Study participants were prospectively enrolled in the study after completing the eleven items Quick DASH survey and the SF-12 health survey (short form), physical and mental component surveys. Radiographic stages were assigned according to the Eaton-Littler system for each patient. The radiographic score was correlated with the disease stage based on an analysis of the radiographic score. This study consisted of 31 patients (7 men, 24 women; average age, 60 years old). Stage 1 patients had an average Quick DASH score of 20.4; stage 2 patients had an average score of 26.8; stage 3 patients had an average score of 20; and stage 4 patients had an average score of 28.3. Eaton-Littler stage and Quick DASH score were not significantly correlated. Neither the Physical Component nor the Mental Component were correlated with the TBJA stage on the SF-12. Patient-reported symptoms and radiographic severity do not correlate in TBJA. TBJA metrics that link radiographic and subjective aspects may improve surgical decision-making and treatment monitoring.

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