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Spearman\u2019s correlation was used to compare the magnitude of the relationship between the SSN and HRQOL. Results The mean patient age was 41.7 years (\u00b1 10.4; range: 18\u201370 yr); the mean Expanded Disability Status Score was 2.5 (\u00b12.4; range: 0\u20139). There was a statistically significant correlation between the structure of the SSN and the HRQOL. 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