Table 2

Differences in radiographic outcomes between preoperative, postoperative, and final follow-up.

MeasurementPreoperative Mean (SD)Postoperative Mean (SD)Final Mean (SD)Pre-Post P ValuePost-Final P ValuePre-Final P Value
C2-C7 lordosis1.09 (10.24)10.42 (10.09)9.55 (11.92) <0.001 0.989 0.001
Sagittal vertical axis23.51 (19.33)28.08 (21.38)28.74 (22.49) 0.002 0.859 0.008
Fusion segment lordosis−1.74 (10.61)8.70 (8.57)8.69 (10.62) <0.001 0.786 <0.001
T1 slope24.53 (7.19)29.98 (7.85)29.13 (8.93)0.0530.951 0.022
Proximal adjacent segment lordosis0.81 (4.83)0.96 (6.76)−1.35 (8.35)0.8360.1080.097
Distal adjacent segment lordosis1.77 (4.43)1.27 (5.25)3.43 (4.15)0.6260.2630.237
Disc height2.62 (1.62)3.53 (2.47)3.24 (2.32) 0.008 0.008 0.019
  • Note: Boldface indicates statistically significant findings (P < 0.05).