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Demographic characteristics (N = 22).
| Variables | Male (n = 12) | Female (n = 10) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41.2 ± 9.6 | 41.0 ± 12.7 | 41.1 ± 10.8 |
| BMI | 24.8 ± 2.1 | 25.4 ± 2.1 | 24.8 ± 2.1 |
| Lesions in the segments | |||
| L3-L4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| L4-L5 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| L5-S1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Conservative time (months) | 8.0 ± 3.6 | 6.3 ± 1.8 | 7.5 ± 3.2 |
| Follow-up time (months) | 18.8 ± 5.0 | 17.2 ± 2.5 | 18.05 ± 4.0 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 1.75 ± 0.75 | 1.60 ± 0.84 | 1.68 ± 0.78 |
