Table 1.
Patient group 1 – presenting symptoms all patients having out-of-hours MRI (n = 82)
| Back pain | Sphincter distension | Numbness | Sciatica | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 74 (90) | 34 (41) | 64 (78) | 63 (77) |
| Negative | 5 (6) | 45 (55) | 15 (18) | 16 (20) |
| Unknown | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | 3 (4) |
Percentages are given in parentheses.