Table 5

Patient satisfaction response

Interval
6 mo12 mo24 mo
Question 1: Would you choose to have the same treatment for your back condition?
 Definitely yes68%71.4%66.7%
 Probably yes20%14.3%12.8%
 Not sure12%10.2%15.4%
 Probably not or definitely not0%4.1%5.1%
Question 2: Would you recommend this procedure to a family member or friend with the same back condition?
 Definitely yes63%69.4%71.8%
 Probably yes29%16.3%7.7%
 Not sure8%12.2%12.8%
 Probably not or definitely not0%2%7.7%