Physical examination findings prior to preoperative education.
| Patient | Fingertip-to-Floor (cm) | SLR (degrees) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.5 | 43 |
| 2 | 31.5 | 48 |
| 3 | 53 | 18 |
| 4 | 30 | 43 |
| 5 | 2 | 70 |
| 6 | 10.5 | 38 |
| 7 | 19.5 | 33 |
| 8 | 47 | 31 |
| 9 | −30* | 148* |
| 10 | 10 | 78 |
| Average | 21 | 55 |
↵* 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).