Visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Short form-36 (SF-36) scores at different time intervals for the entire study population.
| Preoperative | Post-operative | 6 months | 1 year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | 6.5 | 3.08(0.00) | 3.77(0.00) | 3.99(0.015) |
| ODI | 43.16 | 23.25(.00) | 28.32(0.005) | 27.14(0.024) |
| SF-36 | 37.91 | - | 41.46(0.066) | 42.89(0.086) |
Figure in parentheses indicates p value when compared to the respective preoperative score. SF-36 scores were recorded only at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively.