Table 4.
Postoperative Morbidities Among Patients in Both Study Arms
| Variables | Retrospective | Prospective | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-h postoperative neuropathy | 2 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1.000 |
| 1- to 2-wk postoperative neuropathy | 1 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0) | |
| 6 weeks after operative neuropathy | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| LOS (days) | 1.5 ± 1.7 (median = 1) | 1.1 ± 1.1 (median = 1) | .348 |
| 30-day readmission | 2 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1.000 |
| 30-day reoperation | 1 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1.000 |
| Unscheduled visit | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (10.0%) | .175 |