Table 1 Comparison of demographic data between the two groups
From: Navigated 2-level posterior lumbar fusion: a 5-cm-incision procedure
Navigated PLF group (n = 20) | Conventional PLF group (n = 20) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 64.7 ± 11.9 | 62.9 ± 9.6 | 0.592 |
Gender (M/F) | 9/11 | 6/14 | 0.514 |
Height (cm) | 160.6 ± 8.5 | 161.8 ± 7.6 | 0.641 |
Weight (kg) | 63.4 ± 9.9 | 63.0 ± 10.3 | 0.889 |
Fusion level | |||
L3–L5 (no. of patients) | 12 | 12 | N/A |
L4–S1 (no. of patients) | 8 | 8 | |