Table 4.
Multivariable odds ratios mutually adjusted for determinants of lateral epicondylitis
| Lateral epicondylitis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Odds ratio | 95 % CI | |
| Age (years) | ||
| 40–59 | 1 | |
| 60–69 | 0.51 | 0.21–1.31 |
| ≥70 | 0.66 | 0.28–1.67 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1.02 | 0.42–2.55 |
| Occupation | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 1.27 | 0.66–2.45 |
| Smoking status | ||
| Never | 1 | |
| Past | 1.27 | 0.50–3.27 |
| Current | 1.07 | 0.31–3.18 |
| Alcohol consumption | ||
| Never | 1 | |
| Current | 0.71 | 0.36–1.42 |
| Obesity | ||
| Normal | 1 | |
| Overweight | 1.41 | 0.71–2.74 |
| Metabolic syndrome | ||
| Normal | 1 | |
| Definite | 0.93 | 0.38–2.15 |
| Hypertension | ||
| Normal | 1 | |
| Borderline | 0.93 | 0.40–2.16 |
| Definite | 1.04 | 0.50–2.27 |
| Hyperlipidemia | ||
| Normal | 1 | |
| Definite | 0.81 | 0.40–1.55 |
| Chronic hyperglycemia | ||
| Favorable control | 1 | |
| Suspected | 1.60 | 0.80–3.10 |
| Definite | 3.37* | 1.16–8.56 |
* P < 0.05.