Table 4. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Preoperative, Immediate Postoperative, and 12 Months Follow-up.
| Variable | Preoperative | Postoperative | At 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS for pain (mean ± standard deviation) | 9.00 ± 0.91 | 4.00 ± 2.00 | 3.10 ± 1.85 |
| p-value (vs. preoperative) | - | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |