Table 3 Functional outcomes and postoperative complications
Variable | Tourniquet group (n = 14) | Non-tourniquet group (n = 14) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to achieve the first straight-leg raise (h) | 70 (18.75, 96) | 13.5 (7, 17.25) | < 0.001 |
Length of stay (d) | 6.5 (6, 7) | 6 (6, 7) | 0.044 |
Tension blisters | 4 | 1 | 0.038 |
Ecchymosis | 2 | 1 | 0.112 |
Numbness of lower limbs | 1 | 0 | 0.237 |
Superficial infection | 0 | 0 | NA |
Deep vein thrombosis | 2 | 1 | 0.158 |