Pre- and postoperative disc-osteophyte complex (D-OC) size between groups.
| Laminoplasty | Laminectomy with Fusion | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative D-OC size (mean in millimeters ± SD) | 3.8410 ± 0.7355 | 4.6041 ± 1.0583 | <0.0001 |
| Postoperative D-OC size (mean in millimeters ± SD) | 3.4728 ± 0.8553 | 2.9766 ± 1.3330 | 0.0051 |
| Difference between pre- and postoperative D-OC size (mean in millimeters ± SD ) | 0.3682 ± 0.7404 | 1.6275 ± 1.4450 | <0.0001 |
SD = Standard deviation.