Statistical relationship between temporary diagnostic relief and the variables tested
| Outcome Predictors | No Effect (%) | Effect (%) | P-Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Female | 24 (36.9) | 41 (63.1) | .091 |
| Male | 9 (20.9) | 34 (79.1) | |
| Needle position | |||
| Anterior | 20 (32.3) | 42 (67.7) | .679 |
| Posterolateral | 13 (28.3) | 33 (71.7) | |
| Duration | |||
| Acute | 16 (27.1) | 43 (72.9) | .410 |
| Chronic | 17 (34.7) | 32 (65.3) | |
| Cause | |||
| HIVD | 14 (29.8) | 33 (70.2) | .895 |
| Spinal stenosis | 17 (30.9) | 38 (69.1) | |
| Others | 2 (40) | 3 (60) | |
| Age group | |||
| ≤29 years | 1 (14.3) | 6 (85.7) | .189 |
| 30-39 years | 2 (18.2) | 9 (81.8) | |
| 40-49 years | 1 (7.7) | 12 (92.3) | |
| 50-59 years | 9 (34.6) | 17 (65.4) | |
| 60-69 years | 13 (43.3) | 17 (56.7) | |
| ≥70 years | 7 (33.3) | 14 (66.7) |
Note:—HIVD indicates herniated intervertebral disk.
* Compared by logistic regression.