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Outcomes in patients with MIS versus open sacroiliac joint fusion
| Outcome | Open group (n = 22) | MIS group (n = 22) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated blood loss (mL) | 681.8 ± 479.0 | 40.5 ± 31.4 | < 0.001 |
| Length of surgery (minutes) | 128.0 ± 27.9 | 68.3 ± 26.8 | < 0.001 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 3.3 ± 1.1 | 2.0 ± 1.5 | 0.002 |
| Postoperative ODI (points) | 47.4 ± 21.7 | 52.0 ± 16.9 | 0.272 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD; * Student’s t-test; MIS = minimally invasive surgery; ODI = Oswestry Disability Index.
