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Details of BKP- and conservatively-treated patients according to the presence of adjacent fracture
| Variable | Conservative group(n=129) | BKP group (n=95) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 77.3±8.1 | 80.1±6.7 | 0.01 |
| Sex | 0.54 | ||
| Male | 34 | 28 | |
| Female | 95 | 67 | |
| Site of fracture (%) | |||
| T5–10 | 8 | 8 | |
| T11–L1 | 58 | 54 | |
| L2–5 | 34 | 38 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number.
BKP, balloon kyphoplasty.
