Table 2.
Postoperative outcome of the DEX versus MID groups
| Outcome Variable a | DEX group (n = 88) | MID group (n = 88) | t | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VASMAX Score b | 0.28 (0.86) | 2.26 (2.59) | 4.816 | 0.0001 |
| Accumulation of analgesia consumption, number c | 5.37 (4.64) | 10.09 (7.24) | 2.428 | 0.0001 |
| Functional recovery, hours d | 20.76 (4.01) | 21.51 (4.86) | 1.465 | 0.180 |
| Hospital stay, day | 7.34 (2.50) | 7.89 (3.70) | 2.202 | 0.385 |
VASMAX Score: maximum postoperative visual analogue scale score of each patient
a Data are expressed as mean (SD)
b Indicates the maximum visual analogue scale (VAS) score of patients in hospital
c Accumulation of analgesia consumption was used to describe the accumulation of the analgesia (oral administration of oxycodone 5 mg once daily) postoperatively
d Functional recovery means that patients can walk with functional aids and complete functional exercise