Optimal approach for total endoscopic discectomy and its effect on lumbar and leg function in patients with disc herniation

Table 6 Comparison of quality of life between the control and observation groups

Group	AIMS2-SF score (points)		Barthel index (points)
	Before therapy	After therapy	Before therapy	After therapy
Observation group (n = 62)	57.55 ± 2.57	95.16 ± 1.74	57.63 ± 2.18	97.29 ± 1.75
Control group (n = 58)	58.14 ± 2.54	84.95 ± 2.14	57.02 ± 1.58	89.16 ± 2.71
t value	1.263	28.782	1.751	19.645
P value	0.209	0.000	0.082	0.000

AIMS2-SF: A short form of the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 measurement scale.