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Comparison of length of stay and of pain and function between the MITLIF and open TLIF groups
| Treatment group | Length of stay (days) | Preoperative VAS | Latest VAS | ΔVAS | Preoperative ODI | Latest ODI | ΔODI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITLIF | 6.1* | 7.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 55 | 33 | 22 |
| TLIF | 8.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 53 | 26 | 27 |
MITLIF minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, TLIF transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, VAS visual analogue scale, ODI Oswestry disability index
*p < 0.05
