Table 4

Comparison of pre- to postoperative changes in lower limb alignment, as well as rates of residual postoperative lower extremity compensation, between PNR and PR.

Radiographic ParameterPatient Group P Value
PNR
(N = 29)
PR
(N = 29)
Pre- to postoperative change in lower limb alignment
 Sacrofemoral angle (°)2.1 ± 5.8−5.3 ± 7.0 <0.001
 Pelvic shift (mm)−24.1 ± 37.3−63.7 ± 42.5 0.001
 Pelvic femoral angle (°)−1.4 ± 2.2−3.8 ± 3.0 0.002
 Global sagittal angle (°)−3.5 ± 4.8−8.8 ± 4.4 <0.001
Rates of persistent postoperative lower extremity compensation
 Sacrofemoral angle68%25% 0.003
 Ankle flexion64%33% 0.032
 Pelvic shift28%4% 0.049
  • Note: Data presented as mean ± SD or %. Bolded values indicate statistical significance at P < 0.05.

  • PNR, pelvic nonresponders; PR, pelvic responders.