Table 2.
Changes of VAS score, Lasègue’s sign and Muscle strength during routinely follow-up in both groups.
| Variable | A | B | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS Score | |||
| Preoperative | 5.5 (4 – 8) | 5 (3 – 9) | 0.59 |
| 12 hours | 2 (1 – 4) | 3 (1 – 4) | 0.27 |
| 1 month | 3.5 (2 – 5) | 2 (1 – 3) | 0.002 * |
| 6 months | 3 (2 – 5) | 2 (2 – 4) | 0.015 * |
| Lasègue’s Sign | |||
| Preoperative | 45 (30 – 70) | 45 (30 – 80) | 0.91 |
| 1 month | 30 (20 – 50) | 30 (20 – 60) | 0.88 |
| 6 months | 30 (20 – 45) | 20 (15 – 70) | 0.02 * |
| Muscle Strength Preoperative | |||
| Preoperative | 5 (3 – 5) | 5 (3 – 5) | 0.71 |
| 6 months | 4.5 (3 – 5) | 4 (2 – 5) | 0.48 |
Data are represented as median (minimum and maximum). VAS: Visual Analogue Scale. A: Endoscopic discectomy; B: Endoscopic discectomy + fibrin sealants.
*Statistically significant difference