Table 4 Size measurements (mm) for the abnormal and normal lumbosacral nerves
Anatomical structures | Axis | Abnormal nerves | Normal nerves | Ratio (abnormal/normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L5 nerve (n = 22) | AP | 4.5 (± 1)* | 3 (± 1) | 1.5 (± 0.4) |
Trans | 7 (± 2)* | 5.7 (± 1) | 1.2 (± 0.3) | |
S1 nerve (n = 19) | AP | 4.1 (± 1)* | 3.1 (± 1) | 1.3 (± 0.3) |
Trans | 6.8 (± 1)* | 5.4 (± 1) | 1.3 (± 0.3) | |
S2 nerve (n = 7) | AP | 3.8 (± 1) | 2.7 (± 1) | 1.4 (± 0.2) |
Trans | 6.4 (± 1) | 5.7 (± 1) | 1.1 (± 0.1) | |
Sciatic nerve (n = 4) | AP | 3.3 (± 1) | 2.8 (± 1) | 1.2 (± 0.1) |
Trans | 5.7 (± 1) | 4.8 (± 1) | 1.2 (± 0.1) |