TABLE 2.
Clinical efficacy in the macrophage (+) and macrophage (−) groups
| Parameter | Macrophage (−) (n = 41) | p | Macrophage (+) (n = 76) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS score (1D PreOP) | 7.2 ± 1.5 | 7.3 ± 1.4 | ||
| VAS score (7D PostOP) | 3.4 ± 1.8 a | <0.001 | 3.3 ± 1.8 a | <0.001 |
| VAS score (12M PostOP) | 1.8 ± 1.6 a | <0.001 | 1.9 ± 1.6 a | <0.001 |
| ODI % (1D PreOP) | (56 ± 20)% | (58 ± 20)% | ||
| ODI % (7D PostOP) | (24 ± 17)% a | <0.001 | (21 ± 17)% a | <0.001 |
| ODI % (12M PostOP) | (12 ± 12)% a | <0.001 | (13 ± 12)% a | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: 1D PreOP, 1 day before discectomy; 7D PostOP, 7 days after discectomy; 12M PostOP, 12 months after discectomy; ODI, Oswestry disability index; VAS, visual analog scale.
a
Mann–Whitney U test was used as compared to the data at 1D PreOP.