Table 3.
Comparison between preoperative and postoperative quality of life parameters in the patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
Parameters | Preoperative period n (%) | Postoperative period n (%) | P |
---|---|---|---|
Fatigue | 59 (92.4) | 6 (9.1) | <0.001 |
Presence of RBD | 8 (12.1) | 8 (12.1) | >0.05 |
PSQI | 46 (69.7) | 30 (45.5) | 0.005 |
Depression | 62 (93.9) | 8 (12.1) | <0.001 |
Presence of RLS | 45 (68.1) | 16 (24.2) | <0.001 |
RBD: REM sleep behavior disorder, PSQI: Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, and RLS: restless leg syndrome.