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Median outcome scores for VAS leg and back pain and ODI for patients undergoing surgery within 24, 24–48 and after 48 h
| Length of time to surgery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| <24 h | 24–48 h | >48 h | |
| Number of patients | 7 | 5 | 21 |
| Early follow up | |||
| Number of patients responding | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| Median VAS back pain | 35 | 20 | 30 |
| Median VAS leg pain | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Median ODI | 22.5 | 38 | 26.5 |
| Late follow up | |||
| Number of patients responding | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| Median VAS back pain | 30 | 40 | 40 |
| Median VAS leg pain | 15 | 70 | 35 |
| Median ODI | 18 | 42 | 27 |
