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Comparison of age and CTS severity
| Age | CTS severity: number (%) | P value* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Mild | Medium | Severe | ||
| 18–35 years | 120 (75.5) | 17 (10.7) | 18 (11.3) | 4 (2.5) | - |
| 36–64 years | 348 (55.6) | 93 (14.9) | 128 (20.4) | 57 (9.1) | 0.025 |
| ≥ 65 years | 24 (40.4) | 14 (24.1) | 12 (21.7) | 8 (13.8) | 0.001 |
| Total | 492 (58.3) | 124 (14.7) | 158 (18.7) | 69 (8.2) | |
P is the value of the comparison of the reference group of age 18–35 years and the other groups. CTS: carpal tunnel syndrome.
