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Table 3 Outcome measures: VAS, ODI and FABQ I and II and flexibility

From: Changes in flexion-relaxation phenomenon and lumbo-pelvic kinematics following lumbar disc replacement surgery

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Before

After

p

VAS ( /10)

4.8 ± 2

3.4 ± 2.8

0.06

ODI ( /100)

38.2 ± 13.7

25.8 ± 19.2

0.03

FABQ I ( /42)

22.1 ± 14.8

18 ± 15.2

0.09

FABQ II ( /24)

13.1 ± 9.1

7.3 ± 7.5

0.01

Sit and reach (cm)

8.2 ± 10.4

7.5 ± 12.7

0.74

  1. Mean ± standard deviation for the different baseline characteristics.
  2. FABQ I indicates fear-avoidance beliefs about work; FABQ II, fear avoidance beliefs about physical activity.