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Characteristics of all identified patients.
| Identified patients | Non responders | Responders | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 345 | 158 | 187 | 164 |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 55.3 (15.4) | 54.4 (17.4) | 56.0 (13.5) | 55.4 (13.5) |
| Females (%) | 75 | 69 | 79.9 | 79.9 |
| Arthrosis on lower limbs, or lower back pain (%) | 48 | 58 |
SD = standard deviation.
