Table 2. Clinical characteristics of low back pain.
Hemodialysis patients | ||
with low back pain (n=32) | ||
n | % | |
Location | ||
Axial low back pain | 9 | 28,1 |
Low back pain radiating to the legs | 23 | 71,9 |
Duration | ||
Acute (<3 month) | 11 | 34,4 |
Chronic (≥3 month) | 21 | 65,6 |
Intensity | ||
Mild (VAS 0-4) | 16 | 50,0 |
Moderate (VAS 5-7) | 12 | 37,5 |
Severe (VAS 8-10) | 4 | 12,5 |
Etiology | ||
Spondylodiscitis | 2 | 6,2 |
Compression fracture | 2 | 6,2 |
Spinal stenosis | 1 | 3,1 |
Discopathy | 4 | 12,5 |
Non-specific | 23 | 71,9 |
VAS: Visual Analog Scale. |