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Baseline characteristics of the three histologically defined inflammation groups
| Mild (N = 48) | Moderate (N = 45) | Considerable (N = 27) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40.4 ± 9.6 | 42.1 ± 10.3 | 43.7 ± 6.6 |
| Male gender | 36 (75.0%) | 28 (62.2%) | 22 (81%) |
| Body-mass index | 26.0 ± 4.1 | 25.8 ± 3.5 | 25.9 ± 3.2 |
| Duration of sciatica in weeks | 9.6 ± 1.9 | 9.7 ± 2.3 | 8.7 ± 2.1 |
Values for gender are n and (%) or means ± SD. No significant baseline differences were observed between the three inflammation groups
