Table 3.
Comparison of surgical outcomes with the SRS-22 and SF-36 summarized as physical and mental component scores between the LIF and PLIF groups
| Variable | Category | LIF group | PLIF group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRS-22 | ||||
| Function/activity | Preoperative | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.04 |
| Latest FU | 3.5 | 3.9 | 0.10 | |
| Pain | Preoperative | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.07 |
| Latest FU | 4.2 | 4.1 | 0.53 | |
| Self-image | Preoperative | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.14 |
| Latest FU | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.23 | |
| Mental health | Preoperative | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.02 |
| Latest FU | 3.4 | 4.0 | 0.06 | |
| Satisfaction | Latest FU | 4.2 | 4.3 | 0.65 |
| SF-36 | ||||
| PCS | Preoperative | 23.5 | 28.5 | 0.55 |
| Latest FU | 32.0 | 41.4 | 0.09 | |
| MCS | Preoperative | 42.0 | 48.6 | 0.18 |
| Latest FU | 51.7 | 51.4 | 0.93 |
Values are presented as mean value.
SRS-22, Scoliosis Research Society 22-item outcomes metric; SF-36, 36-item Short-Form Health Survey; LIF, lateral lumbar interbody fusion; PLIF, posterior lumbar interbody fusion; FU, follow-up; PCS, physical component summary score; MCS, mental component summary score.