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Scientific Articles:
Michael D. McKee, Lisa M. Wild, and Emil H. Schemitsch
Midshaft Malunions of the Clavicle
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003; 85: 790-797 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read Letter to the Editor] Dr. McKee responds to Dr. Mittal
Michael D McKee   (29 October 2003)
[Read Letter to the Editor] DASH SCORE VS CONSTANT SCORING SYSTEM
Rajeev Mittal, Soneet Aggarwal Sr. Resident   (18 September 2003)

Dr. McKee responds to Dr. Mittal 29 October 2003
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Michael D McKee,
Medical Doctor
St. Michael's Hospital

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mckeem{at}smh.toronto.on.ca Michael D McKee

Thank you for your letter.

The DASH is a patient based questionnaire, whereas the Constant is surgeon based. Also the DASH measures global upper extremity function while the Constant Score measures specific shoulder outcome. Thus, there are some differences between the two scores.

We agree that a single universal score would be ideal.
DASH SCORE VS CONSTANT SCORING SYSTEM 18 September 2003
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Rajeev Mittal,
Lecturer
PGIMS, Rohtak,
Soneet Aggarwal Sr. Resident

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rajeevmittal123{at}rediffmail.com Rajeev Mittal, et al.

Sir, We would like to raise the issue about which the criteria are used for evaluating upper limb disabilities . The British use the Constant scoring system while Americans use the DASH Scoring system.

It would be better for the orthopaedic community as a whole if a single uniform system were used so that readers could better compare the results of different treatments.