Mean | N (%) | |
---|---|---|
Population | 127 (100) | |
Age (years) | 42.2 ± 15.2 | |
Duration of low back pain (months) | 12.3 ± 2.3 | |
Sex | 83 (65.4) | |
Male | 44 (34.6) | |
Main disc lesion | ||
L2-3 | 2 (1.6) | |
L3-4 | 5 (3.9) | |
L4-5 | 50 (39.3) | |
L5-S1 | 70 (55.1) | |
Type of herniation | ||
Central | 73 (57.5) | |
Paracentral | 54 (42.5) | |
Disc type | ||
Hard (calcification) | 48 (37.8) | |
Soft | 79 (62.2) |