TABLE 4.
Comparison the ODI after surgery between macrophage (+) and macrophage (−) groups
| Markers | Expression | N | ODI (7DPostOP) (%) | p | ODI (12M PostOP) (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD68 | (−) | 41 | 23 ± 15 | 0.454 | 12 ± 10 | 0.529 |
| CD68 | (+) | 76 | 25 ± 13 | 11 ± 7 | ||
| CCR7 | (−) | 41 | 24 ± 13 | 0.709 | 13 ± 11 | 0.643 |
| CCR7 | (+) | 76 | 25 ± 13 | 12 ± 9 | ||
| CD206 | (−) | 66 | 22 ± 10 | 0.074 | 9 ± 8 | 0.059 |
| CD206 | (+) | 51 | 26 ± 14 | 12 ± 9 | ||
| CD163 | (−) | 102 | 25 ± 11 | 0.517 | 12 ± 8 | 0.392 |
| CD163 | (+) | 15 | 27 ± 12 | 14 ± 11 |
Note: Mann–Whitney U test was used between the positive macrophage markers group and the control group.
Abbreviations: 7D PostOP, 7 days after discectomy; 12M PostOP, 12 months after discectomy; ODI, Oswestry disability index.