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Table 1 Baseline characteristics (N = 21)

From: Microscopic extra-laminar sequestrectomy (MELS) for the treatment of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation: report of the surgical technique, patient selection, and clinical outcomes

Age (range)

58.66 ± 7.77 (47–77)

Sex

 

 Male

13 (61.9%)

 Female

8 (38.1%)

Body Mass Index (range)

25.81 ± 2.15 (22–30)

Smoking history

4 (19.0%)

Chronic comorbidity

 

 Hypertension

4 (19.0%)

 Diabetes mellitus

2 (9.5%)

Location of sequestration

 

 L2

2 (9.5%)

 L3

8 (38.0%)

 L4

9 (43.0%)

 L5

2 (9.5%)

Total

21 (100%)