Table 4

Mann-Whitney tests: cases v non-cases on overall FLP function scores, and McGill pain scores

VariableNon-cases (n=46) median (range)Cases (n=27) median (range)P values
FLP dimensions:
 FLP physical dimension23  (10-33)29  (20-36)0.25
 FLP psychosocial dimension23 (12-30)34 (21-46)0.001
 FLP overall score22 (13-27)31 (22-35)0.008
McGill pain questionnaire:
 Total score9 (4-16)17 (9-23)0.001
 Visual analogue score34 (22-50)52 (40-55)0.006
  • Values are median (interquartile range).