Table 1.
Overview of the patient group clinical data and treatments
| Parameter | Group 1 ADCT group | Group 2 conventional recurrent treatment group | Group 3 conventional treatment group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Sex | 4 female/6 male | 4 female/6 male | 3 female/7 male |
| Age | 36.7 ± 1.6 | 34.8 ± 2.9 | 34.7 ± 3.1 |
| BMI | 26.1 ± 2.2 | 26.5 ± 3.9 | 24.8 ± 3.3 |
| Level | 7 × L4/L5 and 2× L5/S1 | 7 × L4/L5 and 3× L5/S1 | 8 × L4/L5 and 2× L5/S1 |
| Recurrent herniation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Treatment | Micro-sequestrectomy | Micro-sequestrectomy | Micro-sequestrectomy |
| ADCT injection | – | – | |
| Microsequestrectomy | Microsequestrectomy | – | |
| Weeks between herniations | 17 … 77 Mean 37 ± 26.7a |
10 … 122 Mean 25.2 ± 29.6a |
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aThe values are not normally distributed