Table 1.
Participant demographic data of the study groups.
| Variable | Nondeformity group (n = 37) | Deformity group (n = 30) | P value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, y | 37.6 ± 9.2 | 35.8 ± 7.4 | 0.228 | −2.17–5.17 |
| Sex, mean ± SD, n | 0.789 | 0.43–3.04 | ||
| Male | 21 | 18 | ||
| Female | 16 | 12 | ||
| Body mass index, mean ± SD, kg/m2 | 23.7 ± 2.0 | 22.9 ± 2.2 | 0.591 | −0.22–1.82 |
| Therapeutic side, mean ± SD, n | 0.818 | 0.42–2.89 | ||
| left | 15 | 13 | ||
| right | 22 | 17 | ||
| Follow-up time, mean ± SD, months | 14.5 ± 7.2 | 15.3 ± 6.7 | 0.705 | −4.14–2.54 |
CI: confidence interval.