Table 2 Pain reduction in different subgroups
Subgroup | NRS initial, n (IQR) | NRS after OTFC, n (IQR) | NRS Reduction absolute, n (IQR) | Pain Reduction Percentage (SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men | 7 (6–8) | 4 (3–6) | 3 (2–4) | 39.8% (24.6%) | P < 0.0001 |
Women | 7 (5–8) | 4 (3–5) | 2 (1–3) | 37.4% (23.6%) | P < 0.0001 |
Age < 20 | 7 (6–8) | 4 (3–5) | 3 (2–4) | 43.8% (26.9%) | P < 0.0001 |
Age 20–60 | 7 (5.25–8) | 4 (3–5.75) | 2 (1–4) | 38.1% (23%) | P < 0.0001 |
Age > 60 | 7 (5.75–9) | 5 (3–7.25) | 2.5 (1–4) | 34.5% (26.6%) | P < 0.0001 |
Upper Extremities | 7 (6–8) | 4 (3–6) | 2 (1.75–4) | 36.7% (22.4%) | P < 0.0001 |
Lower Extremities | 7 (5–8) | 4 (2–5) | 3 (1–4) | 39.8% (26.2%) | P < 0.0001 |
Thorax, Abdomen and Spine | 7 (6–8) | 3 (3–5.5) | 3 (2–5) | 45.7% (25%) | P < 0.001 |