Table 1 Patient characteristics
Patient characteristics: | Mean (±SD) |
|---|---|
Age (yr) | 64.4 (±14.9) |
Height (cm) | 166.1 (±8.5) |
Weight (kg) | 80.5 (±14.4) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 28.8 (±5.0) |
Gender (F/M) | 70% (21/9) |
Average disk height, pre-treatment (mm) | 7.5 (±1.7) |
Pain: | |
Pain, palpation (before first visit, 0-10) | 6.2 (±2.2) |
Pain, range of motion (before first visit, 0-10) | 6.2 (±2.2) |
Pain duration (weeks) | 12.5 (±19.4) |
Diagnosis: | |
Herniation (simple) | 5 |
Herniation (with degenerative disk disease) | 25 |
Disk Levels (with corresponding traction angles): | |
L3-L4 & L4-L5 (15-20°) | 1 |
L4-L5 (15°) | 11 |
L4-L5 & L5-S1 (10-15°) | 6 |
L5-S1 (10°) | 12 |