Table 1.
Demographic information
| HSP n=20 | Stroke control n=20 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (median, interquartile range) | 57.5 (54.0 – 68.5) | 52.0 (45.3 – 60.0) | p=0.06 |
| Female (%) | 75 | 40 | p=0.02 |
| Ethnicity | p=1.0 | ||
| Caucasian (%) | 50 | 55 | |
| African-American (%) | 40 | 35 | |
| Hispanic (%) | 10 | 10 | |
| Type of stroke | p=0.16 | ||
| Hemorrhagic (%) | 20 | 45 | |
| Ischemic (%) | 70 | 40 | |
| Unknown (%) | 10 | 15 | |
| Left Hemispheric Stroke (%) | 40 | 60 | p=0.20 |
| Abnormal Sensation (%) | 45 | 45 | p=1.0 |
| Aphasia (%) | 40 | 35 | p=1.0 |
| Neglect (%) | 30 | 20 | p=0.72 |
| Medication Use | |||
| Aspirin (%) | 60 | 55 | p=0.8 |
| NSAID (%) | 15 | 5 | p=0.6 |
| Anti-Epileptic (%) | 25 | 10 | p=0.4 |
| Non-opiate analgesic (%) | 15 | 15 | p=1.0 |
| Anti-depressant (%) | 45 | 15 | p=0.08 |
| Opiate (%) | 25 | 5 | p=0.2 |
Abbreviations: HSP = hemiplegic shoulder pain; NSAID= non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug