Table 2.
Comparative findings of FECF and microendoscopic cervical foraminotomy (MECF).
| FECF; n = 143 | MECF; n = 81 | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 51.1 ± 10.1 | 50.7 ± 11.8 | 0.82 |
| Female sex | 28 (19.6) | 9 (11.1) | 0.13 |
| Operative time | 59.4 ± 15.5 | 68.2 ± 26.3 | 0.00 |
| Improvement rate of MEP | 272.7 ± 748.1 | 130.2 ± 377.1 | 0.03 |
| NRS before surgery | 4.7 ± 2.8 | 4.5 ± 2.8 | 0.62 |
| NRS after surgery | 1.2 ± 1.8 | 0.8 ± 1.6 | 0.04 |
Values are shown as the mean ± standard deviation or number (percent). FECF, full-endoscopic cervical foraminotomy; MECF, microendoscopic cervical foraminotomy; MEP, motor evoked potential; NRS, Numerical Rating Scale.