Table 1 The pre- and post-operative scores in each pain assessment method and results of the Friedman test
| Â | Â | Preop. | 3Â months postop. | 6Â months postop. | 12Â months postop. | 18Â months postop. | 24Â months postop. | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain degree (PD) | Median (IQR) | 82.5 (23.5–254.75) | 63.5 (6.75–127.5) | 52.0 (2–107) | 47.0 (0–102.75) | 43.0 (0–98.5) | 31.0 (0–89) | p < 0.001 |
VAS | Median (IQR) | 43.5 (10.25–68.75) | 23.5 (8.5–47) | 20.0 (7–49) | 20.0 (5.25–45.75) | 20.0 (0–43) | 16.0 (0–33) | p < 0.001 |
Bodily pain (BP) | Median (IQR) | 35.4 (26.9–44.7) | 40.3 (35.4–50.1) | 40.3 (35.4–50.1) | 40.3 (35.4–49.9) | 40.3 (35.4–50.1) | 44.7 (35.4–54.6) | p < 0.001 |