The objective of this study was to compare items from musculoskeletal outcome questionnaires with items generated by pre- and post-operative ankle arthrodesis and arthroplasty patients (patient-selected portion of the Patient-Specific Index (PASI-P)) to determine if existing questionnaires address patients' concerns. Patients (n=142) completed the PASI-P. Items from 6 standardised questionnaires (AAOS, patient-reported portion of AOFAS, FFI, LEFS, SMFA, WOMAC) and PASI-P were matched by 3 reviewers to corresponding categories in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The ICF classification hierarchy codes broad first categories and increasingly detailed second, third, and fourth categories. The standardised questionnaires were then compared to the ‘gold standard’ of PASI-P.Purpose
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