Table 3.
A logistic regression analysis demonstrating the variables that are significantly associated with degenerative lumbar stenosis (males and females listed separately).
| OR | CI 95% | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | |||
| BMI | 1.095 | 1.001-1.198 | 0.048 |
| FO L2-3 | 0.944 | 0.898-0.993 | 0.024 |
| FO L4-5 | 0.948 | 0.908-0.988 | 0.013 |
| FT L4-5 | 3.389 | 1.507-7.621 | 0.003 |
| FT L5-S1 | 2.436 | 1.078-5.507 | 0.032 |
| Females | |||
| BMI | 1.144 | 1.050-1.245 | 0.002 |
| FO L3-4 | 0.877 | 0.831-0.925 | <0.001 |
| FT L3-4 | 3.195 | 1.266-8.060 | 0.014 |
| FT L5-S1 | 2.962 | 1.176-7.460 | 0.021 |
OR: odds ratios; CI: confidence intervals; BMI: body mass index; FO: facet orientation; FT: facet tropism.