Table 4

Physical examination findings prior to preoperative education.

PatientFingertip-to-Floor (cm)SLR (degrees)
136.543
231.548
35318
43043
5270
610.538
719.533
84731
9−30*148*
101078
Average2155
  • * Patient was a high-level professional dancer who could easily put her palms flat on the floor. A step was gradually increased until the patient had her longest finger, dominant hand just touch the floor. Step height (30 cm) was thus subtracted from a zero score (touching the floor).