Table 1.
Comparison of baseline characteristics between the two study groups
| Characteristic | Degenerative lumbar canal stenosis (group 1) | Disc herniation (group 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 63.50±6.902 | 26.85±5.122 |
| Female:male | 11:9 | 10:10 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.360±2.14 | 23.40±2.4705 |
| Level of involvement | ||
| L3–L4 | 1 | 0 |
| L4–L5 | 4 | 9 |
| L5–S1 | 1 | 8 |
| L4–L5, L5–S1 | 7 | 2 |
| L3–L4, L4–L5 | 4 | 0 |
| L3–L4, L4–L5, L5–S1 | 2 | 1 |
| L2–L3, L3–L4, L4–L5 | 1 | 0 |
| Surgical procedure | ||
| Decompression only | 1 | 17 |
| De compression+transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion | 19 | 3 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number. None of the above parameters were statistically significant.