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Patient characteristics
| Therapy group (n = 100) | Control group (n = 100) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yearsa | 69 (9) | 69 (8) |
| Sex (female/male) | 65/35 | 62/38 |
| BMIa | 29 (5) | 30 (5) |
| ASA classification | ||
| ASA 1 | 21 | 22 |
| ASA 2 | 69 | 66 |
| ASA 3 | 10 | 12 |
| Charnley classification | ||
| A | 35 | 30 |
| B | 23 | 32 |
| C | 42 | 38 |
| Side TKA (right/left) | 52/48 | 60/40 |
| Anesthesia (spinal/general) | 83/17 | 92/8 |
mean (SD).
