Characteristic | Control group (n = 45) | Magnesium sulfate group (n = 45) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 64.2 ± 8.5 | 65.9 ± 9.0 | 0.350a |
Sex (M/F) | 13/32 | 9/36 | 0.327b |
Weight (kg) | 61.4 ± 5.3 | 63.9 ± 10.1 | 0.147a |
Height (cm) | 155.6 ± 6.1 | 155.7 ± 7.4 | 0.968c |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.5 ± 3.0 | 26.4 ± 3.8 | 0.249a |
Side of surgery (right/left) | 27/18 | 22/23 | 0.290b |
VAS pain score (prior to surgery) | 4.47 ± 0.84 | 4.27 ± 0.75 | 0.304c |
Knee ROM (prior to surgery) | 111.1 ± 13.8 | 114.4 ± 12.6 | 0.211c |
Quadriceps strength | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 0.505c |
ASA status (I/II/III) | 2/35/8 | 1/30/14 | 0.127c |
Time of surgery (min) | 64.2 ± 8.3 | 61.7 ± 7.0 | 0.132a |