The QuickDASH Score: A Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Dupuytren’s Surgery

Study DesignRetrospective Cohort.IntroductionThere is currently no validated patient reported outcome measure (PROM) for Dupuytren's disease. We have performed a retrospective analysis of QuickDASH scores taken before and after surgery for Dupuytren's disease to assess the validity and responsiveness of the QuickDASH and evaluate its suitability to being a PROM for this condition.Purpose of the StudyTo determine the eligibility of the QuickDASH score as a Patient Reported Outcome Measure for Dupuytren's disease.MethodsPatients were identified from the hand therapy database that had surgery performed between January 2006 and April 2008 who had documented pre- and post-operative QuickDASH scores.Results69 patients were identified with complete datasets with a mean change in QuickDASH score of −7.14 (p < 0.001) and an improvement of extension deficit by 68.1 degrees (p < 0.001) at a mean 110 day follow-up. The change in QuickDASH score did not correlate with the change in extension deficit. The effect size was 0.545 and the standardised response mean was 0.580.ConclusionThe QuickDASH is an acceptable PROM for Dupuytren's surgery with limitations. Further research is needed examining PROMs with this common condition.Level of Evidencen/a.