Table 3.
Comparison between AIS patients without MRI and AIS patients with MRI
| Variable | AIS patients without MRI (n = 182) | AIS patients with MRI (n = 381) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 14.8 ± 2.1 | 14.2 ± 2.0 | < 0.001 |
| Sex | 0.336 | ||
| Female | 138 (75.8) | 304 (79.8) | |
| Male | 44 (24.2) | 77 (20.2) | |
| Brace treatment | < 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 37 (20.3) | 184 (48.3) | |
| No | 145 (79.7) | 197 (51.7) | |
| Surgery | < 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 5 (2.7) | 188 (49.3) | |
| No | 177 (97.3) | 193 (50.7) | |
| Major curve (°) | 26.3 ± 11.9 | 39.1 ± 15.9 | < 0.001 |
| Left thoracic curve | 0.310 | ||
| Yes | 12 (6.6) | 16 (4.2) | |
| No | 170 (93.4) | 365 (95.8) |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
AIS, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.