Table 3.
Comparision of clinical characteristics related with amputation
| Variable | Prxoximal Fibula (N = 28) | Proximal Tibia (N = 56) | P Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean time between symptom appeared to diagnosis (mo) | 2.95 | 3.02 | 0.901 |
| Tumor volumes (cm3) | 98.21 | 124.52 | 0.141 |
| Extraosseous Tumor Volumes (cm3) | 83.92 | 31.64 | 0.000 |
| Nearest to popliteal vessels (mean; cm) | |||
| Reactive zone | 0.18 | 0.27 | 0.537 |
| Tumor | 0.63 | 1.39 | 0.106 |
| Nearest to anterior tibial vessels (mean; cm) | |||
| Reactive zone | 0.01 | 0.16 | 0.199 |
| Tumor | 0.09 | 0.80 | 0.025 |
| Nearest to posterior tibial vessels (mean; cm) | |||
| Reactive zone | 0.06 | 0.46 | 0.013 |
| Tumor | 0.56 | 1.42 | 0.017 |
Abbreviations: mo month
*All p values were calculated using t-test for continuous variables