Table 4. SF-36 scores of patients in the MED and PTED groups.

SF-36, short form 36; MED, microendoscopic discectomy; PTED, percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy; PF, physical functioning; RP, role limitations due to physical health; BP, body pain; GH, general health; VT, energy/fatigue; SF, social functioning; RE, role emotional; MH, mental health.