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Table 2 Statistical analysis of possible risk factors (multiple logistic regression)

From: Retrospective exploration of risk factors for L5 radiculopathy following lumbar floating fusion surgery

 

Odds ratio

95 % CI

P

Older age (>65 years)

0.32

0.78–5.61

0.87

Sex (male)a

4.61

2.89–12.5

0.005

Number of fused levels (≥2)a

5.32

1.24–58.2

0.025

L5-S1 wedging (≥2°)a

3.11

2.9–35.4

0.039

Foraminal ratio (≤0.8)a

4.46

2.0–10.8

0.031

  1. CI confidence interval
  2. aSignificant risk factor
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X