Table 2 Prevalence of comorbidities prior to surgery (N = 37 patients)
Diseases associated with a tendency toward general edema | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Hypothyroidism | 6 | 16.2 |
Diabetes mellitus | 3 | 8.1 |
Other hormonal changes | 5 | 13.5 |
Rheumatic disease | 4 | 10.8 |
Allergy | 2 | 5.4 |
Heart failure | 2 | 5.4 |
Other Conditions | N | % |
Tarsal tunnel syndrome | 4 | 10.8 |
Carpal tunnel syndrome | 8 | 21.6 |
Lumbar pain | 12 | 32.4 |
Growing pain as a child | 6 | 16.2 |
Insomnia | 27 | 73.0 |
Trauma by contusion | 8 | 21.6 |
Deep venous thrombosis | 3 | 8.1 |