Table 1.
Patient characteristics and demographic data.
| Variable | Total (n = 28) |
|---|---|
| Female, n (%) | 12 (43) |
| Age yearsa(SD) | 27 (7.4) |
| Type of Sports (main activity) | |
| Running/Jogging,n (%) | 9 (32.5) (4x competitive, 5x recreational) |
| Downhill skiing,n (%) | 5 (18) (1x national elite, 4x recreational) |
| Hiking,n (%) | 5 (18) |
| Soccer,n (%) | 2 (7) (recreational) |
| Tennis,n (%) | 1 (3.5) (competitive) |
| Volleyball,n (%) | 1 (3.5) (recreational) |
| Cycling,n (%) | 2 (7) (recreational) |
| Swimming,n (%) | 1 (3.5) (recreational) |
| No sports,n (%) | 2 (7) |
| Heavy labour,n (%) | 2 (7) |
| Anterior surgical stabilization (%) | |
| Partial corpectomy (%) | 17 (61) |
| Complete corpectomy (%) | 11 (39) |