Table 1.
Demographic comparison of patient groups
| Demographic | Trapeziometacarpal arthritis (n = 47) | Control (n = 47) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62 ± 9 | 62 ± 8 | 0.829 |
| Female | 35 (75%) | 35 (75%) | 1.000 |
| White | 45 (98%) | 45 (98%) | 1.000 |
| Smoking | 4 (9%) | 2 (4%) | 0.677 |
| Depression | 10 (21%) | 5 (11%) | 0.159 |
| Average number of medical comorbidities | 3 ± 3 | 3 ± 3 | 0.581 |
| Upper extremity musculoskeletal comorbidity | 8 (17%) | 10 (21%) | 0.672 |
| Lower extremity musculoskeletal comorbidity | 18 (38%) | 18 (38%) | 1.000 |
| Average number of musculoskeletal comorbidities | 2.2 ± 1.8 | 1.4 ± 1.7 | 0.027 |
Values are mean ± SD or mean with percentage in parentheses.