Table 4 Comparison of clinical outcomes between non-fusion and fusion groups
Non-fusion (n = 8 patients) | Fusion group (n = 47patients) | t | z | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-op VAS | 4.1 ± 2.0 | 5.3 ± 1.6 | -1.831 | 0.073 | |
Pre-op ODI (%) | 16.8 ± 12.7 | 23.9 ± 12.9 | -1.460 | 0.150 | |
Pre-op JOA-29 | 24.8 ± 3.3 | 22.7 ± 3.9 | 1.400 | 0.167 | |
Post-op VAS | 2.0 (1.0, 4.5)a | 1.0 (1.0, 2.0)b | -1.603 | 0.109 | |
Post-op ODI (%) | 9.4 (2.5, 18.9)a | 4.0(2.0, 6.7)b | -1.736 | 0.083 | |
Post-op JOA-29 | 25.5 (22.3, 28.0)a | 28.0 (27.0, 29.0)b | -2.282 | 0.022 |