Table 8.
Common Symptoms Compared with P. acnes and No Bacteria, with Postoperative Recovery
| P acnes (n = 12) | Symptom Improved Postoperatively, (n =) | No Bacteria Cultured (n = 32) | Symptom Improved Postoperatively (n =) | Baseline Symptoms P (χ2) | Postoperative P (χ2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost to follow-up | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| Soft tissue | ||||||
| Myalgia | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 0.6582 | 0.3333 |
| Arthralgia | 7 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 0.9011 | 0.2396 |
| Rash | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0.0535 | 0.2344 |
| Autoimmune diagnosis | 4 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0.9482 | 0.2844 |
| Dry eyes/visual disturbance | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0.5521 | 0.1786 |
| Cognitive | ||||||
| Difficulty concentrating | 6 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 0.3431 | 0.1892 |
| Brain fog | 7 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 0.9011 | 0.9501 |
| Memory loss | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 0.0962 | 0.4343 |
| Fatigue | 8 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 0.6580 | 0.03776 |
P value significant <0.05.