Table 5.
VAS pain scores (0–10) at rest and during ambulation on the first (VAS1) and third (VAS3) postoperative days
| Group Ep-R | Group Ep-RM | Group IV-M | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS1 rest | 1 (0–4) | 1 (0–2) | 2 (1–3) | 0.35 |
| VAS3 rest | 2 (1–4) | 0 (0–1) | 2 (2–4) | 0.09 |
| VAS1 dynamic | 5 (3–8) | 4 (3–5) | 5 (3–7) | 0.71 |
| VAS3 dynamic | 6 (5–6) | 4 (3–5) | 5 (4–6) | 0.22 |
Values are expressed as median (interquartile range). p values <0.05 represent statistically significant results. (Ep-R Epidural Ropivacaine, Ep-RM Epidural Ropivacaine and Morphine, IV-M Intravenous Morphine)