Table 1 Demographic features of patients in the 3 groups
Parameter | Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender (n) | |||
Female | 14 | 20 | 16 |
Male | 6 | 0 | 4 |
Age (mean) | 22.6 | 22.7 | 21.9 |
Psychological distress (%) | 90 | 100 | 85 |
Duration of symptoms in years (mean) | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Previous treatment (%) | 20 | 30 | 20 |
Initial pain score† (mean) | 3.85 | 3.8 | 3.95 |
Presence of clicking (%) | 70 | 80 | 90 |