Table 2.
Descriptive baseline data*
| Data | Series (184) | Steroid Group (143) | DBM + CM Group (41) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 9.89 (± 3.9) | 9.9 (± 4) | 9.88 (± 3.3) | NS |
| Males (%) | 122 (66) | 95 | 27 | NS |
| Females (%) | 62 (34) | 48 | 14 | NS |
| Site of the lesion | ||||
| Humerus | 137 (74.5) | 108 (75.5) | 29 (70.7) | NS |
| Femur | 42 (22.8) | 31 (21.6) | 11 (26.8) | NS |
| Others | 5 (2.7) | 4 (2.7) | 1 (2.4) | NS |
| Clinical presentation (%) | ||||
| Pathologic fracture | 143 (77) | 112 (78.3) | 31 (75.6) | NS |
| Pain | 9 (4.8) | 7 (4.9) | 2 (4.8) | NS |
| Incidental radiograph | 32 (12) | 27 (18.8) | 5 (12.1) | NS |
| Active cysts | 144 (78.2) | 111 (77.6) | 33 (80.4) | NS |
* The two groups resulted similar for age, gender, site, and clinical presentation; DBM = demineralized bone matrix; BMC = bone marrow concentrate; NS = not significant.