Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the 146 spinal tuberculosis patients.
| Total | TMC group | AIBG group | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 146 | 86 | 60 | |
| Age (years) | 51.0 ± 18.0 | 53.1 ± 18.8 | 48.0 ± 16.5 | 0.92 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 88 | 55 | 33 | 0.20 |
| Female | 58 | 31 | 27 | |
| Number of vertebra affected | ||||
| Thoracic | 2.5 ± 1.3 | 2.5 ± 1.5 | 2.3 ± 0.7 | 0.56 |
| Lumbar | 2.1 ± 0.6 | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 2.1 ± 0.7 | 0.80 |
| Duration of disease (months) | 11.9 ± 17.7 | 11.3 ± 17.6 | 12.6 ± 17.9 | 0.67 |
| Chemotherapy duration (days) | 20.5 ± 10.2 | 19.8 ± 7.0 | 21.3 ± 13.6 | 0.39 |
| Follow-up (months) | 58.5 ± 16.0 | 59.2 ± 17.4 | 57.5 ± 13.8 | 0.53 |
Note: TMC, Titanium mesh cages; AIBG, Autogenous iliac bone graft.