Table 1 Descriptive statistics of participants who were enrolled in the study (N=248)
Characteristics | N (%) or Mean ± SD |
|---|---|
Age in years, Mean ± SD | 62.2 ± 11.9 |
Female sex, N (%) | 126 (50.8) |
White race, N (%) | 215 (86.7) |
More than high school education, N (%) | 182 (73.4) |
Married, N (%) | 164 (66.1) |
BMI in kg/m2, Mean ± SD | 32.4 ± 6.6 |
Employed prior to surgery, N (%) | 91 (36.7) |
1 or more co-morbid conditions, N (%) | 131 (52.8) |
Fusion surgery, N (%) | 164 (66.1) |
Prior spine surgery, N (%) | 74 (29.8) |
Preoperative back pain, Mean ± SD | 6.7 ± 2.3 |
Preoperative leg pain, Mean ± SD | 6.5 ± 2.4 |