Table 4.
Delaying Treatment in Younger Patients Versus Older Patients
| Variable, n (%) | Patients 18–50 Years Old | Patients 51+ Years Old | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects, n | 88 | 264 | |
| Sex | .951 | ||
| Male | 42 (47.73) | 125 (47.35) | |
| Female | 46 (52.27) | 139 (52.65) | |
| Duration of upper extremity issue | .008∗ | ||
| 1 day to 1 week | 7 (7.95) | 24 (9.09) | |
| 1 week to 1 month | 39 (44.32) | 54 (20.45) | |
| 1 month to 6 months | 17 (19.32) | 58 (21.97) | |
| >6 months | 25 (28.41) | 128 (48.48) | |
| Did you delay seeking medical treatment due to COVID-19 | .010∗ | ||
| Yes | 8 (9.09) | 51 (19.32) | |
| No | 80 (90.91) | 213 (80.68) | |
| How many days did you delay treatment? Mean ± SD | 72.92 ± 41.27 | 136.09 ± 45.59 | <.001∗ |
∗
Significant at ≤ .05.