Table 7.
Comparison of radiographic and perioperative outcomes between fluoroscopy group and “technique’n’ technology” group utilizing the Airo CT navigation technology patients
| Fluoro (n=136) | TNT (n=152) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, n (%) | 105 (77.2) | 109 (71.7) | 0.290 |
| Total radiation dose (mGy) | 2.9 (1.9–4.3) | 4.2 (1.6–12.9) | 0.040 |
| Total radiation time (s) | 23.0 (15.4–33.0) | 17.0 (9.4–22.6) | 0.001 |
| Preoperative major curve (°) | 56.0 (50.0–63.5) | 58.0 (54.3–63.9) | 0.180 |
| Postoperative major curve (°) | 17.0 (12.2–22.9) | 18.1 (12.7–24.8) | 0.610 |
| Cobb correction (%) | 69.7 (59.9–78.7) | 69.2 (59.4–80.1) | 0.620 |
| Preoperative kyphosis (°) | 25.5 (17.0–36.2) | 26.5 (15.6–37.5) | 0.800 |
| Postoperative kyphosis (°) | 24.6 (18.0–31.0) | 27.9 (18.1–37.6) | 0.001 |
| EBL (mL) | 600 (400–700) | 450 (300–700) | <0.001 |
Data are presented as median and IQRs or counts and percentages when applicable. Bold values indicate significance (P<0.05). Fluoro - Fluoroscopy group; TNT - “Technique’n’ technology” group utilizing the Airo CT navigation technology; IQRs - Interquartile ranges; EBL - Estimate blood loss