Summary of SF-36 scores
| ACDF (n = 10)* | CDA (n = 18)* | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperation PCS | 33.9 ± 7.7 | 34.3 ± 7.1 | 0.88 |
| 12 months | 40.4 ± 8.5 | 43.1 ± 9.0 | 0.57 |
| 24 months | 43.5 ± 8.5 | 42.4 ± 8.6 | 0.72 |
| Preoperation MCS | 26.7 ± 11.8 | 31.4 ± 9.2 | 0.25 |
| 12 months | 47.4 ± 6.2 | 38.9 ± 13.6 | 0.07 |
| 24 months | 44.3 ± 7.2 | 38.6 ± 12.2 | 0.20 |
↵* Values given as mean ± standard deviation.