Table 2 JOA score and C5 palsy at the final follow-up
From: Analysis of C5 palsy in cervical myelopathy with massive anterior compression following laminoplasty
Group A | Group B | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre JOA score | 10.7 ± 1.7 | 10.9 ± 1.1 | 0.388 |
Post JOA score | 14.0 ± 1.4 | 14.8 ± 0.9 | 0.000* |
JOA recovery rate (%) | 51.4 ± 25.7 | 64.8 ± 11.9 | 0.001* |
C5 palsy on open side | 8/55 | 3/63 | 0.069 |
C5 palsy on hinge side | 6/55 | 1/63 | 0.033* |
Total C5 palsy | 9/55 | 3/63 | 0.038* |