Table 3.
Pain scores during the hospital stay and LOS.a
| Cryoneurolysis group (n = 169) | Control group (n = 98) | Ratio estimate (95% CI) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain score, adjusted mean (95% CI) | 3.06 (2.71-3.46) | 3.92 (3.49-4.40) | 0.78 (0.70-0.88) | <.0001 |
| Maximum pain score, adjusted mean (95% CI) | 6.68 (6.18-7.23) | 8.21 (7.63-8.85) | 0.81 (0.75-0.88) | <.0001 |
| Mean pain score ≥4, n (%) | 25 (15) | 36 (37) | 0.38 (0.20-0.72) | .0031 |
| Overall LOS, adjusted mean (95% CI), d | 1.42 (1.16-1.74) | 2.52 (2.12-2.99) | 0.56 (0.47-0.68) | <.0001 |
| LOS ≥2 d, n (%) | 29 (17) | 97 (99) | 0.001 (0.0001-0.08) | <.0001 |
a
Pain scores measured on a 0-10 numerical rating scale. Model adjusted for age, sex, ASA physical status class, BMI, and prior opioid exposure.