Table 6. Pain, Bladder Function & Sensory Changes 20-28 Years After SDR in 95 Patients.
Parameter | % of total patients |
Patients experiencing pain | 38 |
Numerical Rating Scale (0-10) | |
Average pain score | 4.2 + 2.3 |
Where is the pain located? | % of patients with pain |
Back | 29 |
Upper limb | 1 |
Lower limb | 16 |
Head | 5 |
Other | 4 |
% of total patients | |
Constant leg pain | 9 |
Cause of pain? | % of leg pain patients |
Muscle and joint problem | 80 |
Nerve pain | 20 |
% of total patients | |
Urinary incontinence | 11 |
Requiring catheterization | 0 |
Decreased sensation in areas of lower limbs | 8 |