PATIENT - REPORTED OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS (PROMs)
A Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements survey is a special tool used within healthcare; its purpose is to capture patients' views concerning own health status, quality of life, and the results of medical treatments. These questionnaires focus on the outcomes of symptoms, function, or general well-being after receiving certain care or having a particular intervention.
HOOS assesses patient pain, satisfaction including stiffness and range of motion, activity limitations in daily living, sports and recreation function, and hip-related quality of life.
Scores range from 0 to 100, with a score of 0 indicating the worst possible hip symptoms and 100 indicating no hip symptoms.
KOOS assesses patient pain, other symptoms, function in daily living, function in sports and recreation, and knee-related quality of life.
Scores range from 0 to 100, with a score of 0 indicating the worst possible knee symptoms and 100 indicating no knee symptoms.
Patient-reported outcomes for trigger finger cases were evaluated at Sunway Orthopaedic Centre using validated tools, including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire (bMHQ). Pain reduction and hand function improvement were evaluated over a 3‑month period, with scores recorded before treatment and once again at Month 3 to evaluate effectiveness.
The mean change in PROMs demonstrates a strong positive trend in both pain relief and hand function. Pain scores decreased markedly by Month 3, and B‑MHQ functional scores increased, indicating improved hand use and reduced symptoms. Overall, significant improvement in patient-reported pain and hand function were observed by the third month of trigger finger treatment.
Foot and ankle outcomes were evaluated at Sunway Orthopaedic Centre using validated assessment tools, including the Foot Function Index (FFI), Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT), and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score.
The findings demonstrate improvements across a range of foot and ankle conditions. There is a consistent reduction in pain and improvement in functional performance from pre-treatment to the 6-week and 3-month follow-up periods. Patient-reported outcomes for fractures, non-operative cases, ankle instability, and hallux valgus also show measurable improvements, supporting the effectiveness of current clinical management strategies.
Continued data collection and longer-term follow-up will be important to further assess sustained recovery and overall functional outcomes. These findings support ongoing efforts to enhance evidence-based care and optimise treatment pathways.
