Table 2

Comparison of baseline characteristics between caudal (C) and lumbar (L) approaches to the epidural space. Results are means (SD)

Characteristics Group C Group L
Age55.6 (16.9) 55.4 (6.8)
Sex (F:M)51:49 53:47
BMI2-150(kg/m2)28.5 (4.4) 28.6 (5.4)
Surgery (%) 5 (5)  3 (3)
Diagnosis:
 Sciatica54 61
 Stenosis26 25
 Other2-151 19  9
 Uncertain 1  5
Grade of operator
 Consultant11 12
 Senior registrar74 66
 Other15 22
Experience
 >5098100
 <50 2  0

  • ↵2-150 BMI = body mass index.

  • ↵2-151 Includes post-laminectomy syndrome, femoral radiculopathy, non-specific low back pain.