Table 2.

Operation details and efficacy parameters recorded in the investigation for tramadol and diclofenac group for prevention of postoperative pain

Variables	Diclofenac group	Tramadol group	P value
VAS (mm)	21.43 ± 6.3	37.76 ± 9.9	<0.05
Mean time to rescue analgesic (h)	10.76 ± 2.0	7.6 ± 2.5	<0.05
Median time to rescue analgesic (h)	10	8	<0.05
Total analgesic consumption (tablets)	5.72 ± 0.29	7.74 ± 0.28	<0.05
Global assessment scores	Good (52.2%)	Fair (61.9%)	>0.05a

Results are expressed mean ± SD where applicable

^aSignificant difference between diclofenac and tramadol groups except for global patient assessment scores