Table 3.
Predictors of increased kyphosis: univariate regression analysis
| Variable | Univariate p value |
|---|---|
| Age | 0.067 |
| Male sex | 0.962 |
| Preoperative modified McCormick scale | 0.345 |
| Intramedullary tumor | 0.544 |
| Dumbbell tumor | 0.861 |
| Preoperative C2–C7 angle | 0.377 |
| Body mass index (BMI) | 0.080 |
| Gross total resection | 0.682 |
| Tumor extent | 0.791 |
| Laminectomy range (count) | 0.445 |
| Laminectomy including C1 | 0.770 |
| Laminectomy including C2 | 0.026 |
| Laminectomy including C3 | 0.003 |
| Laminectomy including C4 | 0.217 |
| Laminectomy (i.e., not laminoplasty) | 0.618 |
| Joint resection | 0.761 |
Italic text in the p value column indicates a statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05)