Table 5.
Daily opioid (morphine equivalents)
| Group I | Group II | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 69.6 ± 106.8 | 99.0 ± 117.1 |
| 3 months | 68.0 ± 91.4 | 76.6* ± 99.8 |
| 6 months | 67.9 ± 91.4 | 75.1* ± 97.5 |
| 12 months | 67.9 ± 91.4 | 78.2* ± 103.7 |
| 18 months | 67.9 ± 91.4 | 76.3* ± 96.5 |
| 24 months | 67.9 ± 91.4 | 76.3* ± 96.5 |
| Group difference | 0.149 | |
| Baseline versus follow-up points | 0.089 | |
| Group by time interaction# | 0.485 | |
Notes:
*
Significant difference with baseline values (P < 0.05);
#
there was significant difference between groups at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months.