Table 2.
Age, sex, mean methylprednisolone dose per procedure and mean number of procedures performed per patient in the study groups
| Positive response, Neer stages I and II | Recurrences, Nerr stages III and IV | Test value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size | 39 | 23 | ||
| Mean age (SD) | 9.67 (3.53) | 9.61 (3.67) | z = 0.063 | p > 0.05 |
| Women (n) | 12 | 5 | χ2 = 0.226 | p > 0.05 |
| Men (n) | 27 | 18 | ||
| Mean methylprednisolone dose per procedure, mg (SD) | 80.64 (16.58) | 80.29 (26.47) | z = 0.098 | p > 0.05 |
| Mean number of procedures performed per patient (SD) | 2.59 (1.57) | 2.4 (1.19) | z = 0.493 | p > 0.05 |