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Mean hospital discharge and milestone achievement data
| Milestone | Two-incision approach | Mini-posterior approach | Mini-anterolateral approach | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of physical therapy sessions to reach discharge criteria | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.42 |
| Discharge hospital postoperative day | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.70 |
| Off walker (days) | 6.6 | 10.9 | 15.1 | 0.41 |
| Off all assist (days) | 15.1 | 27.4 | 32 | 0.17 |
| Off pain medicines (days) | 30.9 | 23.8 | 29.6 | 0.58 |
| Return to work (days) | 49.7 | 37.5 | 53 | 0.52 |
| Resume driving (days) | 16.5 | 25.1 | 30.3 | 0.09 |
