Research Article

Factors Affecting Persistent Postoperative Pain in Patients with Hip Fractures

Table 2

Comparison between the groups at 2 weeks after surgery.

2 weeks after surgeryLight groupSevere group value

MMSE23.3 ± 6.222.1 ± 6.10.46
TMT-A166.1 ± 138.5125.5 ± 66.10.25
Rest pain0.29 ± 0.50.72 ± 1.20.04
Move pain1.25 ± 1.12.14 ± 1.00.001
Total PCS20.5 ± 11.526.4 ± 11.00.04
GDS7.1 ± 4.07.8 ± 3.80.53
FES24.0 ± 6.522.2 ± 7.80.34
Handgrip strength14.9 ± 6.513.7 ± 4.50.42
FIM77.8 ± 19.474.6 ± 15.90.50

Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD). FES, Fall Efficacy Scale; FIM, functional independence measure; GDS, Geriatric Depression Scale; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination; PCS, Pain Catastrophizing Scale; TMT-A, trail making test part A; VRS, Verbal Rating Scale. Significant group difference .