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Clinical outcomes of the study group
| Pre-operative scores | Post-operative scores | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual analog scale back pain | 4.7 ± 0.7 | 1.8 ± 0.8 | 0.001 |
| Visual analog scale leg pain | 5.8 ± 1.2 | 1.6 ± 0.7 | 0.001 |
| Oswentry Disability Index (%) | 27.2 ± 10.7 | 14.6 ± 7.7 | 0.001 |
Differences between pre- and post-operative visual analog scale pain scores and Oswentry Disability Index scores (%) were compared non-parametrically using Wilcoxon ranked-sum tests (α = 0.05)
