Table 2 Comparison of outcome measures between the two groups
Fluoroscopic group (n = 29) | CT group (n = 23) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
NRS | |||
Pre-procedure | 7.4 ± 0.91 (6–9) | 7.2 ± 0.98 (5–9) | 0.45 |
Post-procedure 1 week | 7.2 ± 0.86 (5–8) | 6.7 ± 0.9 (5–8) | 0.98 |
Post-procedure 1 month | 6.7 ± 0.94 (5–8) | 6.3 ± 0.82 (5–7) | 0.11 |
Post-procedure 3 months | 5.6 ± 0.49 (5–6) | 5.3 ± 0.82 (4–7) | 0.1 |
Post-procedure 6 months | 4.3 ± 0.89 (3–6) | 3.5 ± 0.73 (2–5) | 0.001 |
Post-procedure 12 months | 2.8 ± 0.99 (1–4) | 1.6 ± 0.65 (1–3) | < 0.0001 |
ODI | |||
Pre-procedure | 59.0 ± 17.0 (30–90) | 60.2 ± 15.2 (35–85) | 0.79 |
Post-procedure 6 months | 38.1 ± 12.7 (20–75) | 29.3 ± 11.2 (15–60) | 0.01 |
Duration of the procedure (minutes) | 14.1 ± 3.2 (10–20) | 13.8 ± 5.4 (10–24) | 0.5 |
Total radiation dose (mGycm2) | 13.2 + 2 (6.7–16) | 14.5 ± 2.5 (13–25) | 0.09 |