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Patient characteristics of the study population (n = 63)
| Mean (SD) or n (%) patients | |
|---|---|
| Age, years (SD) | 71.8 (12.1) |
| Male, n (%) | 36 (57) |
| Side, right, n (%) | 36 (57) |
| Mean VAS rest (SD) | 3.4 (2.2) |
| Mean VAS activity (SD) | 5.4 (2.5) |
| Median duration in months (minimum-maximum) | 48 (4 - 436) |
| Cure of infection, n (%) | 61 (97) |
Abbreviations: VAS, visual analog scale, SD, standard deviation
