Table 4 Relation between basic demographic data and VAS at the end of follow-up
From: Pulsed radiofrequency in the management of lumbar radicular pain: initial experience
Range | Mean ± S.D | Test P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Male | 20.0–75.0 | 37.73 ± 18.49 | T = 1.847 |
Female | 20.0–85.0 | 50.56 ± 23.78 | 0.191N.S |
Age | |||
< 40 yrs | 20.0–80.0 | 45.2 ± 2.36 | |
40–50 yrs | 20.0–85.0 | 38.33 ± 25.81 | ANOVA = 0.238 |
> 50 yrs | 30.0–75.0 | 46.66 ± 18.34 | 0.791 N.S |
BMI | |||
Normal weight | 20.0–85.0 | 50.62 ± 25.83 | ANOVA = 0.909 |
Overweight | 20.0–50.0 | 35.0 ± 12.64 | 0.422N.S |
Obese | 20.0–75.0 | 42.0 ± 22.07 |