Table 2 Comparison of radiologic outcomes between the two groups
UBE-TLIF(n = 26) | MIS-TLIF(n = 28) | TLIF(n = 25) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Disc height, mm | ||||
Preoperative | 8.92(1.78) | 8.82(1.7) | 8.08(1.32) | NS |
Last follow-up | 10.92(1.81) | 11.14(1.76) | 10.36(1.8) | NS |
Difference | 2(2.8) | 2.32(2.75) | 2.28(2.09) | NS |
Lumbar lordosis,˚ | ||||
Preoperative | 32.35(5.38) | 30.75(6.25) | 34.28(7.17) | NS |
Last follow-up | 33.57(3.46) | 33.07(3.5) | 36.10(1.82) | NS |
Difference | 1.21(4.8) | 2.3(7.71) | 1.82(5.3) | NS |
Fusion (%) | 23(88.5) | 25(89.2) | 23(92.0) | NS |
Fusion grade | NS | |||
1 | 11 | 11 | 9 | NS |
2 | 13 | 14 | 14 | NS |
3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | NS |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NS |