Table 4 Comparison of JOACMEQ in RTW + /- group.

From: Postoperative residual neuropathic pain prevents return to work after cervical OPLL surgery: nationwide multicenter study

 

RTW + (n = 151)

RTW—(n = 47)

p-value

Cervical spine function

61.2 ± 31.5

50.1 ± 30.4

0.023

Upper extremity function

84.5 ± 17.0

69.9 ± 22.1

 < 0.001

Lower extremity function

73.1 ± 26.7

46.3 ± 28.0

 < 0.001

Bladder function

77.2 ± 20.9

65.2 ± 22.0

0.001

Quality of life

55.7 ± 19.9

42.9 ± 15. 2

 < 0.001

  1. JOACMEQ Japanese Orthopaedic Association Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire, RTW return to work.
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