Table 2.
Demographic data according to the type of single level disc herniation
| Category | Bulging | Protrusion | Extrusion | Sequestration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | 124 | 240 | 56 | 10 | 430 |
| Male ratio | 56 (45.16) | 115 (47.92) | 36 (64.29) | 6 (60.00) | 213 (49.50) |
| Mean age | 51.5±13.3 | 45.4±13.6 | 46.7±13.8 | 46.7±13.8 | 46.7±13.8 |
| Symptom duration (months) | 3.2±0.2 | 2.7±0.5 | 3.1±0.4 | 1.9±0.1 | 2.8±0.5 |
| Complete follow-up | |||||
| 1 month | 124 | 240 | 56 | 10 | 430 |
| 3 months | 120 | 232 | 47 | 9 | 408 |
| 6 months | 117 | 215 | 45 | 8 | 385 |
| 12 months | 115 | 207 | 42 | 7 | 371 |
| Operated cases | 9 (7.26) | 33 (13.75) | 14 (25.00) | 3 (30.00) | 59 (13.72) |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%)