Table 1 Comparison of demographics between the two groups (mean ± SD)
Demographics | PRP group (n = 75) | Control group (n = 80) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 43.61 ± 11.72 | 44.25 ± 11.56 | 0.734 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 24.22 ± 2.98 | 24.41 ± 3.09 | 0.693 |
Gender, n (%) | 0.492 | ||
Male | 39 (52.0) | 46 (57.5) | |
Female | 36 (48.0) | 34 (42.5) | |
Medical history, n (%) | |||
Hypertension | 13 (17.3) | 16 (20.0) | 0.671 |
Diabetes | 20 (26.7) | 27 (33.8) | 0.338 |
Operative segment | 0.883 | ||
L3-4 | 10 (13.3) | 12 (15.0) | |
L4-5 | 36 (48.0) | 40 (50.0) | |
L5-S1 | 29 (38.7) | 28 (35.0) | |
Herniation type, n (%) | 0.931 | ||
Protrusion | 30 (40.0) | 30 (37.5) | |
Extrusion | 35 (46.7) | 38 (47.5) | |
Free | 10 (13.3) | 12 (15.0) | |
Herniated disc location, n (%) | 0.857 | ||
Central | 22 (29.3) | 22 (27.5) | |
Paracentral | 32 (42.7) | 36 (48.0) | |
Foraminal | 19 (25.3) | 18 (22.5) | |
Extreme lateral | 2 (2.7) | 4 (5.0) | |
Disease duration (months) | 21.87 ± 7.86 | 23.54 ± 8.40 | 0.204 |
Smoking, n (%) | 17 (22.7) | 22 (27.5) | 0.488 |
Platelet levels (×109/L) | 211.25 ± 28.84 | 214.30 ± 30.29 | 0.523 |