Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of Veterans with an E-consult.
| Demographic | Mean ± SD or Percentage | N |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 69.1 ± 11.3 | 444 |
| BMI | 27.9 ± 5.9 | 438 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 92.8 | 412 |
| Female | 7.2 | 32 |
| Race | ||
| White | 71.2 | 316 |
| Black | 22.3 | 99 |
| Other | 1.6 | 6 |
| Unknown | 5.2 | 23 |
| Comorbidities | Percentage | N |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 32.4 | 144 |
| Chronic lung disease | 23.2 | 103 |
| Neurologic condition | 22.3 | 99 |
| Alcohol abuse | 20.9 | 93 |
| Prostate Cancer | 9.7 | 43 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 1.6 | 7 |
| Corticosteroid use | 1.4 | 6 |
| Fracture site | Percentage | N |
|---|---|---|
| Vertebral | 14.0 | 62 |
| Hip/pelvis | 16.2 | 72 |
| Lower leg | 31.1 | 138 |
| Forearm/wrist | 15.3 | 68 |
| Shoulder | 7.9 | 35 |
| Rib | 15.5 | 69 |