Table 5.
Comparison of the scales included in the SF-36 between the mini-open (MO-TLIF) and the classic open (CL-TLIF) groups
| SF-36 | CL-TLIF group | MO-TLIF group | Mann–Whitney U (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Functioning mean | 55.333 ± 27.44 | 67.142 ± 18.67 | 0.114 |
| Role-Physical mean | 35.000 ± 40.87 | 35.714 ± 39.97 | 0.804 |
| Bodily Pain mean | 58.125 ± 27.14 | 60.714 ± 25.07 | 0.753 |
| General Health mean | 51.315 ± 20.60 | 53.095 ± 24.01 | 0.804 |
| Vitality mean | 46.750 ± 25.14 | 53.333 ± 17.41 | 0.334 |
| Social Functioning mean | 64.250 ± 29.01 | 72.976 ± 25.35 | 0.347 |
| Role-Emotional mean | 55.000 ± 47.48 | 65.079 ± 40.10 | 0.520 |
| Mental Status mean | 59.650 ± 23.96 | 64.381 ± 15.99 | 0.460 |
| Physical Health mean | 50.599 ± 24.70 | 57.199 ± 20.80 | 0.360 |
| Mental Health mean | 55.464 ± 20.80 | 62.602 ± 19.66 | 0.317 |
| SF-36 mean | 52.513 ± 22.91 | 59.431 ± 19.34 | 0.302 |