Table 5. Outcome and expectations of “somewhat satisfied” patients compared with “very satisfied” and “satisfied” patients (P < .05 shaded).*.
| Preoperative | 6 wk | 6 mo | Expectation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI scores | ||||
| Somewhat (n = 10) | 63% | 50% | 38% | 17% |
| Very satisfied and satisfied (n = 135) | 50% | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Back VAS scores | ||||
| Somewhat (n = 10) | 6.5 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Very satisfied and satisfied (n = 135) | 5.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Leg VAS scores | ||||
| Somewhat (n = 10) | 6.1 | 2.9 | 3 | 2 |
| Very satisfied and satisfied (n = 135) | 6.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
*
ODI indicates Oswestry Disability Index; VAS, Visual Analog Scale.