Comparison of symptom duration, AVS score, and pain relief in terms of cause of the radiculalgia
| Measure | All Patients | Patients with Degenerative Stenosis | Patients with a Herniated Disk |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Mean symptom duration, mo | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Mean AVS score before the procedure | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Pain relief, no. of patients (%) | |||
| Excellent | 11 (37) | 5 (31) | 6 (43) |
| Good | 7 (23) | 3 (19) | 4 (29) |
| Fair | 2 (6) | 2 (12) | 0 (0) |
| Poor | 10 (34) | 6 (37) | 4 (29) |