TABLE 1.
Demographic Characteristicsa
| RCT (n = 301) | Non-RCT (n = 300) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 65.7 ± 9.6 | 65.2 ± 10.1 | .619 |
| Female sex, n | 178 | 184 | .233 |
| Affected dominant side, n | 210 | 212 | .816 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.9 ± 3.5 | 25.7 ± 4.0 | .070 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n | 86 | 72 | .700 |
| Hyperlipidemia, n | 36 | 36 | .722 |
| Gout, n | 14 | 14 | >.999 |
| Steroid use, n | 25 | 23 | >.999 |
| VAS score | 3.6 ± 1.5 | 3.5 ± 1.4 | .408 |
aData are shown as mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. The P value was calculated using the Student t test for continuous variables and the chi-square test for categorical variables. BMI, body mass index; RCT, rotator cuff tear; VAS, visual analog scale.