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Waist circumferences of patients with respect to CTS severity
| CTS group | Number of cases | Waist circumference Mean ± SD | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 464 | 95.8 ± 11.8 | - |
| Mild | 114 | 99.1 ± 11.7 | 0.043 |
| Medium | 158 | 100.0 ± 11.7 | < 0.001 |
| Severe | 60 | 100.7 ± 11.8 | 0.018 |
| Total | 796 | 97.4 ± 14.6 | - |
P values belong to ANCOVA (adjusted for BMI) analysis for comparisons with normal group. BMI: body mass index, CTS: carpal tunnel syndrome, SD: standard deviation.
