Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 34 cases treated with DV-LLIF or S-LLIF
From: Minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion with direct psoas visualization
| Variable | DV-LLIFn = 19 | S-LLIFn = 15 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male gender, n (%) | 6 (32) | 11 (73) | 0.04a |
| Age, year, median (IQR) | 65 (53–70) | 66 (53–74) | 0.87b |
| Body mass index, kg/m2, median (IQR) | 29 (23–34) | 27 (22–29) | 0.27b |
