Table 1.
Patient Characteristicsa
| Female (n = 15) | Male (n = 61) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery, y | 28.9 ± 9.1 | 25.9 ± 6.3 | .257 |
| Age at initial instability, y | 22.7 ± 6.9 | 21.2 ± 4.7 | .508 |
| Follow-up time, mo | 54.6 ± 19.5 | 67.4 ± 30.8 | .190 |
| Preoperative dislocations | 7.0 ± 3.5 | 6.6 ± 3.6 | .565 |
| Duration of symptoms, mo | 77.0 ± 86.6 | 57.8 ± 55.5 | .760 |
| Dominant arm affected | 10 (66.7) | 34 (55.7) | .442 |
| Cause of initial shoulder instability | .091 | ||
| Sports | 6 (40.0) | 39 (63.9) | |
| Nonsports | 9 (60.0) | 22 (36.1) | |
| Contact sports | 2 (13.3) | 39 (63.9) | .001 |
aData are presented as mean ± SD or n (%).