Table 4.
Demographic and Preindex Season Performance Comparison Between NBA Players With Metacarpal Fractures and Matched Controls.
| Parameter | Fracture cohort (n = 32) | Control cohort (n = 32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 27.31 (3.72) | 27.31 (3.72) | 1.000 |
| Height, in | 78.91 (4.55) | 78.25 (3.85) | .541 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.53 (1.74) | 24.25 (1.60) | .501 |
| No. of preindex seasons | 5.63 (3.15) | 5.75 (3.76) | .886 |
| PER 1 season prior to index season | 14.68 (4.93) | 14.93 (3.10) | .812 |
| PER 2 seasons prior to index season | 15.36 (3.84) | 14.59 (3.04) | .414 |
| Minutes played per game season prior to index season | 25.24 (9.22) | 25.89 (8.99) | .775 |
| Position played | |||
| Forward | 13 | 13 | 1.000 |
| Guard | 13 | 13 | |
| Center | 6 | 6 | |
Note. Demographic data and performance values are expressed as mean (standard deviation). The index season refers to the season in which a fracture cohort player sustained the metacarpal fracture and the representative season a control cohort player was age-matched to his or her corresponding fracture cohort player. NBA, National Basketball Association; BMI, body mass index; PER, player efficiency rating.