Time | Lateral approach (n = 29) | Posterior approach (n = 10) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
VAS | ODI (%) | VAS | ODI (%) | |
Preoperative | 5.92 ± 0.96 | 41.26 ± 4.97 | 5.86 ± 1.04 | 44.61 ± 4.82 |
Immediate postoperative | 3.13 ± 0.73 | 3.00 ± 0.77 | ||
1 year after surgery | 1.28 ± 0.46 | 22.36 ± 3.71 | 1.29 ± 0.46 | 22.11 ± 3.71 |
P | < 0.05 | < 0.05 | < 0.05 | < 0.05 |