Table 1.
Baseline clinical characteristics
| Items | IDD patients (n=132) | Healthy controls (n=126) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40.3±1.1 | 41.2±0.6 | 0.278 |
| Sex (F/M) | 65/67 | 63/63 | 0.903 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.1±0.2 | 22.3±0.3 | 0.461 |
| VAS score | 3.6±0.1 | ||
| ODI index | 24.1±0.7 | ||
| Schneiderman grading (1/2/3) | 49/42/41 | ||
| Serum CCL3 levels (pg/mL) | 277.3±4.3 | 150.2±2.4 | <0.001 |
Notes: Basic values and serum CCL3 levels are expressed as the mean value ± SEM.
Abbreviations: IDD, intervertebral disk degeneration; BMI, body mass index; VAS, Visual Analog Scale; ODI, Oswestry Disability Index; SEM, standard error of the mean.