Table I.
Patient baseline demographics and surgical variables
| Variable | MoM (n = 25) | MoP (n = 25) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (sd) age (yrs) | 60.2 (7.2) | 63.0 (5.5) | 0.12* |
| Male (n, %) | 14 (56) | 9 (36) | 0.26† |
| Mean (sd) body mass index (kg/m2) | 30.8 (5.6) | 29.2 (5.0) | 0.29* |
| Left side operated (n, %) | 11 (44) | 8 (32) | 0.56† |
| Surgeon (n, %) | |||
| 1 | 18 (72) | 17 (68) | |
| 2 | 3 (12) | 3 (12) | |
| 3 | 3 (12) | 3 (12) | |
| 4 | 1 (4) | 2 (8) | |
| Surgical approach (n, %) | |||
| Anterior | 14 (56) | 13 (52) | |
| Lateral | 6 (24) | 8 (32) | |
| Posterolateral | 5 (20) | 4 (16) | |
* independent samples t-test † chi-squared test