Table 5.
Surgical outcomes for patients with preoperative JOA scores from 8 to 12 points
| Parameter | Group A | Group B | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOA score | |||
| Preoperatively | 9.9 ± 1.2 | 10.1 ± 1.2 | 0.49 |
| Six months postoperatively | 12.7 ± 1.9 | 13.4 ± 1.9 | 0.13 |
| Final follow-up | 12.8 ± 1.8 | 13.3 ± 2.4 | 0.19 |
| Recovery ratio (%) | |||
| Six months postoperatively | 38.5 ± 25.4 | 50.0 ± 26.1 | 0.13 |
| Final follow-up | 40.1 ± 24.6 | 46.0 ± 35.0 | 0.20 |
Values for Japanese Orthopaedic Association score and recovery ratio are given as mean ± SD
Patients undergoing anterior procedure were excluded
JOA Japanese Orthopaedic Association