Table 1.
Possible predictors of being able to walk more than 50m at age 50y in 37 survivors with open spina bifida
| Predictor | Proportion with predictor who could walk (%) | Proportion without predictor who could walk (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth sensory level below L3 | 9/20 (45) | 1/17 (6) | 0.017 |
| Birth motor level below L3 | 8/18 (44) | 2/19 (11) | 0.048 |
| Birth quadriceps activity | 10/26 (38) | 0/11 (0) | 0.031 |
| No CSF shunt or shunt revision | 7/17 (41) | 3/20 (15) | 0.157 |
| IQ at school ≥80 | 9/29 (31) | 1/8 (13) | 0.575 |
CSF, cerebrospinal fluid.