Table 2.
The cervical and thoracic radiological findings of the participants
| Spinal pathology | NP group (n:39) | Control group (n:21) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3–4 HNP, C4–5 HNP (n)(%) | 5 (11%) | 3 (9%) | 0.19 |
| C5–6 HNP (n)(%) | 9 (20%) | 5 (14%) | 0.06 |
| C6–7 HNP (n)(%) | 13 (29%) | 6 (17%) | 0.02 |
| Cervical degenerative changes, spinal stenosis (n)(%) | 10 (22%) | 4 (11%) | 0.04 |
| Thoracic HNP | 5 (11%) | 4 (11%) | 0.70 |
| Thoracic degenerative changes (n)(%) | 4 (9%) | 3 (9%) | 0.85 |
NP Notalgia paresthetica, n Number, HNP Herniated nucleus pulposus; Bold p values show significance. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05