Table 2 Summary of Demographic Data, Clinical Data, and Treatment Level
3.7 mm endoscope (n = 12) | 6.9 mm endoscope (n = 16) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Baseline Characteristics | |||
Female sex (%) | 4 (33) | 8 (50) | (P > 0.05) |
Mean age (range), yr | 40.3 (24–79) | 40.5 (29–81) | (P > 0.05) |
Mean duration of symptoms (range), wk | 14 (7–48) | 16 (3–39) | (P > 0.05) |
Indications for surgery | |||
Radiculopathy | 12 | 16 | (P > 0.05) |
Treatment level | |||
C4–C5 (%) | 2 (16) | 1 (6) | (P > 0.05) |
C5–C6 (%) | 3 (24) | 4 (25) | (P > 0.05) |
C6–C7 (%) | 7 (60) | 10 (63) | (P > 0.05) |
C7–T1 (%) | 0 (0) | 1 (6) | (P > 0.05) |