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Patient Characteristics
| N = 46 | |
|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 49.2 ± 10.5 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 43 (93) |
| Traumatic injury, n (%) | 43 (93) |
| Neurological level, n (%) | |
| Cervical | 9 (20) |
| Thoracic | 37 (80) |
| Complete lesion (AIS A), n (%) | 40 (87) |
| Cardiovascular disease, n (%) | 12 (26) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 8 (17) |
| Obesity, n (%) | 4 (9) |
| Other comorbidity, n (%) | 3 (7) |
| Smoking, n (%) | 20 (43) |
AIS, Abbreviated Injury Scale.
