Table 5

Preoperative and 10 year postoperative Prolo mean scores

Working AgeRetired
Preoperative Prolo scorePost-Operative Prolo scorePreoperative Prolo scorePost-Operative Prolo score
Mean3.41.73.61.9
S.D0.90.80.81.0
Level 1022018
Level 251526
Level 32051710
Level 4121112
Level 56060
  • Prolo Definitions: 1) Able to work at previous occupation or full retirement activity with no restriction of any kind; 2) Working at previous occupation or retirement activity on part-time or limited status; 3) Able to work or pursue retirement activity but not at previous occupation or retirement activity levels; 4) No gainful occupation or retirement activity (able to do housework or limited self help activities); 5) Invalid (unable to cope with self-help activities without help)