Table 1.
Summary of each grade of radiographic lumbar spine degeneration, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and each grade of lumbar spine symptoms in 225 patients
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Radiographic lumbar spine degeneration | |
| None | 0 |
| Mild degeneration | 25 (11%) |
| Moderate degeneration | 161 (72%) |
| Severe degeneration | 39 (17%) |
| Lumbar spine symptoms | |
| Lower back pain* | 3.1 ± 2.7 |
| No/mild pain (VAS 0–3) | 134 (60%) |
| Moderate pain (VAS 4–6) | 63 (28%) |
| Severe pain (VAS 7–10) | 28 (12%) |
| Radiating pain at rest* | 3.1 ± 2.4 |
| No/mild pain (VAS 0–3) | 176 (78%) |
| Moderate pain (VAS 4–6) | 34 (15%) |
| Severe pain (VAS 7–10) | 15 (7%) |
| Radiating pain during activity* | 3.0 ± 2.9 |
| No/mild pain (VAS 0–3) | 139 (62%) |
| Moderate pain (VAS 4–6) | 48 (21%) |
| Severe pain (VAS 7–10) | 38 (17%) |
* Data are presented as mean VAS scores ± SDs. Other data are presented as numbers of patients with proportions in parentheses.