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Table 2 Predictive factors for ULDH: multiple logistic regression analysis

From: Wedge-shaped vertebrae is a risk factor for symptomatic upper lumbar disc herniation

Variable

B value

Wald

P value

OR value

95% CI

WAV

− 0.244

13.341

< 0.001*

0.783

0.687–0.893

TL

−0.186

11.358

0.001*

0.831

0.746–0.925

  1. ULDH upper lumbar disc herniation, OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, WAV wedging angle of the vertebrae, TL thoracolumbar kyphotic angle
  2. *P < 0.05