Table 3.
Demographic and clinical characteristics for each of the obesity and nonobesity groups.
| Obesity (n = 27) | Nonobesity (n = 59) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.2 ± 12.5 (64) | 70.5 ± 9.6 (72) | 0.003 |
| Sex, n (male/female [%]) | 22 (81.5)/5 (18.5) | 43 (72.9)/16 (27.1) | 0.39 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.8 ± 2.6 (27.0) | 22.0 ± 1.7 (22.0) | ‐ |
| ASA classification (1/2/3 [%]) | 3 (11.1)/21 (77.8)/3 (11.1) | 6 (10.2)/46 (78.0)/7 (11.9) | 1.00 |
| Smoke, n (%) | 20 (74.1)/7 (25.9) | 43 (72.9)/16 (27.1) | 0.91 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 4 (14.8)/23 (85.2) | 13 (22.0)/46 (78.0) | 0.44 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 12 (44.4)/15 (55.6) | 25 (42.4)/34 (57.6) | 0.86 |
| Hyperlipidemia, n (%) | 2 (7.4)/25 (92.6) | 7 (11.9)/52 (88.1) | 0.42 |
| Arrythmia, n (%) | 1 (3.7)/26 (96.3) | 4 (6.8)/55 (93.2) | 0.50 |
| NRS (Pain intensity) | |||
| Neck | 2.1 ± 2.2 (2) | 2.8 ± 2.8 (3) | 0.28 |
| Head | 0.5 ± 1.2 (0) | 0.9 ± 1.9 (0) | 0.54 |
| Back | 1.7 ± 2.2 (1) | 2.0 ± 2.5 (1) | 0.67 |
| Arm | 2.6 ± 2.5 (3) | 2.4 ± 2.9 (1) | 0.49 |
| Hand | 2.2 ± 3.0 (1) | 2.7 ± 3.3 (1) | 0.57 |
| Low back | 3.2 ± 3.3 (2) | 3.0 ± 2.8 (3) | 0.82 |
| Hip | 1.4 ± 2.5 (0) | 1.3 ± 2.4 (0) | 0.92 |
| Leg | 2.6 ± 3.3 (1) | 2.9 ± 3.0 (2) | 0.55 |
| Foot | 0.9 ± 2.3 (0) | 1.5 ± 2.6 (0) | 0.25 |
| NRS (Numbness intensity) | |||
| Neck | 0.9 ± 1.8 (0) | 1.4 ± 2.2 (0) | 0.32 |
| Head | 0.2 ± 0.7 (0) | 0.4 ± 1.2 (0) | 0.34 |
| Back | 1.4 ± 2.3 (0) | 1.1 ± 1.7 (0) | 0.83 |
| Arm | 3.3 ± 2.6 (3) | 4.1 ± 3.0 (4) | 0.29 |
| Hand | 4.9 ± 3.1 (4) | 6.4 ± 2.9 (7) | 0.03* |
| Low back | 1.8 ± 3.0 (0) | 1.7 ± 2.5 (0) | 0.91 |
| Hip | 1.0 ± 2.4 (0) | 1.2 ± 2.0 (0) | 0.18 |
| Leg | 3.0 ± 3.2 (2) | 3.9 ± 3.3 (4) | 0.29 |
| Foot | 2.7 ± 3.4 (1) | 3.0 ± 3.4 (1) | 0.69 |
Note: Mean ± SD (median); Mann–Whitney U test and the χ 2 test; Abbreviations: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI, body mass index; NRS, Numerical Rating Scale; PROMs, patients‐reported outcome measures.
*
p < 0.05.