Table 4 Changes in ROM before, after the surgery and at different points of follow up
From: ACDF vs TDR for patients with cervical spondylosis – an 8 year follow up study
ACDF | TDR | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROM | Preoperatively | 20.5 ± 9.6 | 20.9 ± 7.2 | 0.40 |
Before discharge | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | |
1 | 12.7 ± 3.6 | 19.1 ± 3.3 | <0.01 | |
3 | 8.2 ± 1.5 | 14.6 ± 3.0 | <0.01 | |
5 | 5.7 ± 2.6 | 14.5 ± 4.3 | <0.01 | |
8 | 2.3 ± 3.3 | 12.3 ± 3.2 | <0.01 | |