Table 2.
Distribution of cement volumes and extents of pain alleviation
| Cement volume (ml) | % of sample | Mean pain alleviation VAS (pts) | Median pain alleviation VAS (pts) | % of cases with pain alleviation >41 VAS points within stratum (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <3 | 0.03 | 27 | 35 | 20 |
| 3–4.5 | 23.1 | 40 | 40 | 46.8 |
| 4.6–6 | 30.6 | 40 | 50 | 53.7 |
| 6.1–7.5 | 17.5 | 50 | 60 | 68.1 |
| >7.5 | 25 | 37 | 40 | 47.8 |