Table II.
Comparison of patient demographics at 1 year
| Group 1 | Group 2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 56.2 ± 9.8 | 55.0 ± 11.0 | .51 |
| WC | 27 (19.0) | 13 (27.1) | .33 |
| Laterality | .40 | ||
| Right | 91 (64.1) | 34 (70.8) | |
| Left | 51 (35.9) | 14 (29.2) | |
| Sex | .30 | ||
| Male | 92 (64.8) | 35 (72.9) | |
| Female | 50 (35.2) | 13 (28.1) |
WC, worker's compensation.
Age reported as average ± standard deviation; all other demographic variables reported as count (percent).
Group 1: n = 142, representing patients who completed appropriate follow-up.
Group 2: n = 48, representing patients who failed to complete appropriate follow-up.