Table 1.
Comparison of baseline characteristics and various scores across compared groups. Values are medians and interquartile ranges, numbers of participants and their percentages, and means ± SD of age, duration of symptoms and BMI
| ESWT | Fasciotomy | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 34 | N = 31 | ||
| Male | 18 (52.9 %) | 22 (70.96 %) | 0.20 |
| Age | 37.7(9.42) | 39.7 (8.79) | 0.40 |
| Mean (SD) Body Weight (kg) | 83.59 (14.09) | 85.65 (14.25) | 0.56 |
| Mean (SD) Height (m) | 1.66 (.09) | 1.68 (.08) | 0.64 |
| Body Mass Index | 29.1 (25-33) | 29.5(27-31) | 0.83 |
| Obese participant (percentage) | 16 (47.05 %) | 14 (45.16 %) | 0.99 |
| Duration of symptoms (months) | 18.0 (10.9) | 17.45 (8.5) | 0.81 |
| Patient number with duration of symptoms >24 months | 8 (23.52 %) | 10 (32.25 %) | 0.58 |
| Patient number that received previous Cortisone injection | 29 (85.3 %) | 29 (90.3 %) | 0.71 |
| Morning pain Score | 71.0 (59.75 -78.0) | 68.0 (54 -78.0) | 0.47 |
| AOFAS Score | 43.00 (40 – 49) | 44.0 ( 42 – 65) | 0.29 |
Values are median and interquartile ranges, means ± SD, or numbers of participants and their percentages.