Table 2 Comparison of muscle volume between preoperative CT and postoperative CT
CT evaluation of muscle volume (mm2/kg) | Preoperative muscle volume | Postoperative muscle volume | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
PL group | |||
 Gluteus maximus | 45.6 ± 9.4 | 56.2 ± 11.3 | 0 |
 Gluteus medius | 37 ± 8 | 37.9 ± 8.5 | 0.334 |
 Tensor fasciae latae | 5.9 ± 1.8 | 6.4 ± 2 | 0.06 |
 Internal obturator muscle | 12.6 ± 3.4 | 9.7 ± 2.7 | 0 |
 External obturator muscle | 24.5 ± 7.6 | 23.4 ± 6.8 | 0.318 |
AL group | |||
 Gluteus maximus | 48.1 ± 6.7 | 55 ± 8.5 | 0 |
 Gluteus medius | 40.5 ± 9.5 | 42.5 ± 10 | 0.027 |
 Tensor fasciae latae | 6 ± 2.3 | 7.8 ± 2.3 | 0.003 |
 Internal obturator muscle | 14.7 ± 4.3 | 14.4 ± 4.3 | 0.304 |
 External obturator muscle | 26.8 ± 6.5 | 26.2 ± 27 | 0.787 |