Table 1. Clinical characteristics of patients and healthy subjects.
| Mean, IQR | S group n=8 | M group n=14 | HS group n=14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44 (35-53) | 57 (45-64) | 53 (42-64) |
| Sex ratio (M/F, %) | 5/8 (62%) | 8/14 (57%) | 5/14 (36%) |
| EHI quotient | 0.89 (0.87-1) | 0.62 (0.670-1) | 0.82 (0.91-1) |
| FA in damaged CST | 0.268 (0.249-0.288) | 0.381 (0.355-0.411) | 0.378 (0.364-0.397) |
| FA in normal CST | 0.370 (0.362-0.390) | 0.398 (0.377-0.423) | 0.413 (0.382-0.444) |
| mGS ratio | |||
| V1 | 0 (0-0) | 0.91 (0.72-1.05) | 1.18 (1.09-1.31) |
| V2 | 0 (0-0) | 0.92 (0.84-1.04) | |
| V3 | 0 (0-0) | 0.93 (0.77-1.07) |
Values are the means and interquartile ranges (IQR). Abbreviations: M: mildly impaired patients, S: severely impaired patients, HS: healthy subjects, mGS: the maximal grip strength ratio of the affected hand, EHI: Edinburgh Handedness Inventory, FA: fractional anisotropy values, CST: corticospinal tract.