Table 3 Comparison of physical examination between groups
Abnormal physical examination results | ULIF(n = 35) | Endo-TLIF(n = 34) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preoperative results | Preoperative results | Preoperative results | Preoperative results | |
Straight leg elevation test (cases (%)) | 20(57.14) | 3(8.57) | 18(52.94) | 2(5.88) |
Strengthening test (cases (%)) | 18(51.43) | 2(5.71) | 17(50) | 2(5.88) |
Lower limb muscle strength (cases (%)) | 28(80) | 12(34.29) | 26(76.47) | 10(29.41) |
Spinal buckle pain (cases (%)) | 25(71.43) | 5(14.29) | 24(70.59) | 3(8.82) |
Knee reflex (cases (%)) | 21(60) | 20(57.14) | 20(58.82) | 20(58.82) |
Ankle reflex (cases (%)) | 18(51.43) | 18(51.43) | 16(47.06) | 15(44.12) |
Spinal range of motion (cases (%)) | 23(65.71) | 19(54.29) | 22(64.71) | 17(0.5) |
sensory impairment (cases (%)) | 32(91.43) | 31(88.57) | 32(94.12) | 30(88.24) |