Table 3.
Comparison of preoperative and postoperative VAS pain score, frequency of pain, analgesia required, and inability to work
| Preoperative (mean) | Postoperative (mean)immediate 3 months | Postoperative (mean)immediate 1 year | Postoperative (mean) 36 months | Postoperative (mean) 60 months | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | 85.14 | 5.45 | 5.30 | 5.45 | 5.54 | <0.05 |
| Frequency of pain | 90.57 | 6.29 | 6.20 | 6.32 | 6.32 | <0.05 |
| Analgesia requirement | 20 | 8.10 | 8.00 | 8.5 | 8.5 | <0.05 |
| Inability to work | 90.95 | 10.90 | 10.95 | 12.1 | 13.2 | <0.05 |
| Mean overall pain score | 66.67 | 6.27 | 6.37 | 8.26 | <0.05 |