Table 3 Comparing operative pain score using VNRS between the running subcuticular skin closure and Donati skin closure following at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks post-surgical decompression
Post-surgical decompression time | Running subcuticular skin closure group (n=71) | Donati skin closure group (n = 71) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (±SD) | Mean (±SD) | ||
Baseline | 5 (±2.1) | 4.8 (±2.1) | 0.63 |
2 weeks | 3.1 (±1) | 3 (±1) | 0.56 |
6 weeks | 0.5 (± 0.7) | 0.5 (±0.9) | 0.92 |
3 months | 0 (±0.1) | 0.1 (±0.3) | 0.32 |