Table 4.
Odds Ratios for Deterioration of Each Outcome Associated with HD (from Proportional Odds Model).
| JOA score Adjusted OR* | LBP Adjusted OR* | Leg pain Adjusted OR* | Leg numbness Adjusted OR* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | 4.62 (1.73-12.49) | 0.96 (0.42-2.21) | 0.88 (0.36-2.20) | 2.32 (0.99-5.39) |
| HD duration | ||||
| <10 years | Reference | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| 10-19 years | 0.40 (0.04-3.87) | 0.82 (0.10-6.47) | NA | 0.37 (0.04-3.36) |
| ≥20 years | 0.77 (0.12-4.83) | 1.32 (0.24-7.25) | 1.81 (0.25-12.90) | 1.14 (0.20-6.45) |
| P for trend | 0.767 | 0.718 | 0.488 | 0.897 |
HD: hemodialysis; JOA: Japanese Orthopaedic Association; LBP: low back pain; OR: Odds ratio
*Data expressed as OR (95% confidence interval), adjusted for age and sex