Table 2.
Comparison between the patients with lumbar radiculopathy and controls in terms of quality of life parameters in the preoperative period.
| Parameters | Control group (n = 61) n (%) | Patient group (n = 66) n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 36 (59) | 59 (92.4) | <0.001 |
| Presence of RBD | 3 (4.9) | 8 (12.1) | 0.001 |
| PSQI | 35 (57.4) | 46 (69.7) | >0.05 |
| Depression | 25 (41) | 62 (93.9) | <0.001 |
| Presence of RLS | 10 (16.4) | 45 (68.1) | <0.001 |
RBD: REM sleep behavior disorder, PSQI: Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, and RLS: restless leg syndrome.