Table 2.
Patient’s baseline characteristics in relation to diagnosis
| Characteristics | SIJ-group (n = 77) | SIJ-HNP group (n = 42) | HNP group (n = 30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male gender | 21 | 14 | 23 | <0.0001 |
| Length (IQR) | 168 (165–178) | 171 (165–177) | 177 (175–181) | 0.0001 |
| Weight in kg | 73 (63–85) | 74 (66–85) | 80 (70–90) | 0.21 |
| BMI, mean (IQR) | 22 (19–24) | 22 (19–25) | 23 (20–25) | 0.49 |
| Duration of disease (weeks, median, IQR) | 20 (17–24) | 15 (8,5–25,5) | 13 (6–24) | 0.003 |
| Smoking | 30/68 (44 %) | 13/38 (34 %) | 6/26 (23 %) | 0.15 |
| Family history of HNP | 30/77 (38 %) | 20/42 (47 %) | 12/28 (42 %) | 0.65 |
Bold values indicate statistical significance (p < 0.05)