Table 2.
Detailed results and mean scores of the 8 items of the SF-36 in both groups, together with PCS and MCS components and rates of mortality and institutionalization in both groups. Results of statistical analysis of the comparison between both groups is also shown.
| Variable | Hip fragility fracture group (n = 106) | Vertebral fragility fracture group (n = 95) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF-36 | Physical functioning | 68.61 | 44.63 | P < 0.05 |
| Role limitations due to physical health | 54.17 | 49.38 | P > 0.05 | |
| General health | 75.00 | 55.00 | P < 0.05 | |
| Bodily pain | 77.86 | 57.18 | P < 0.05 | |
| Social functioning | 82.08 | 67.70 | P < 0.05 | |
| Vitality | 56.39 | 38.00 | P < 0.05 | |
| Mental health | 72.08 | 46.25 | P < 0.05 | |
| Role limitations due to emotional problems | 90.75 | 58.35 | P < 0.05 | |
| PCS | 66.91 | P < 0.05 | ||
| MCS | 73.33 | 50.58 | P < 0.05 | |
| Mortality | 34 (32%) | 10 (11%) | P < 0.05 | |
| Institutionalization | 15 (14%) | 18 (19%) | P > 0.05 | |
PCS, Physical Component Summary; MCS, Mental Component Summary.