Table 1 Clinical and demographic characteristics of 116 patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy
From: Accuracy of physical examination for chronic lumbar radiculopathy
Characteristics | Â |
|---|---|
Smoker | 49 (42.2) |
Body mass index (kg/m2) Mean (SD) | 26.3 (3.8) |
Physically demanding work | 58 (50.0) |
Educational level | Â |
Secondary school | 94 (81.0) |
College/University | 24 (19.0) |
Receiving sickness benefit | 53 (45.7) |
VAS Low back pain (0–100) Mean (SD) | 47.6 (24.3) |
VAS Leg pain (0–100) Mean (SD) | 50.6 (24.7) |
Time from referral to inclusion (weeks) Mean (SD) | 6.4 (6.8) |