Table 1. Demographics of patients with cervical SCI and control group.
| Demographic | Patients With CSCI (n = 60) | control group (n = 60) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | |||
| Mean ± SD | 39.6 ± 15.6 | 43.1 ± 11.2 | 0.16 |
| 95% CI | 35.6–43.8 | 40.3–46.1 | |
| Sex, No. | |||
| Male | 45 | 41 | 0.42 |
| Female | 15 | 19 | |
| Height (in meters) | 1.68 ± 0.09 | 1.70 ± 0.08 | 0.16 |
| Weight (in Kg) | 64.3 ± 11.4 | 64.8 ± 12.6 | 0.83 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 23.8 ± 3.5 | 23.2 ± 3.6 | 0.32 |
| 95% CI | 22.9–24.7 | 22.3–24.1 | |
| Smoking (%) | 20(30%) | 16(26.7%) | 0.43 |
| ASIA classification | … | … | |
| A | 39 | … | … |
| B | 21 | … | … |
| Neurological level (n) | … | … | |
| Above C4 | 0 | … | … |
| C4 | 24 | ||
| C5 | 22 | ||
| C6 | 8 | ||
| C7 | 4 | ||
| C8 | 2 | … | … |
| Motor level (n) | |||
| Above C4 | 0 | ||
| C4 | 21 | ||
| C5 | 23 | ||
| C6 | 9 | ||
| C7 | 4 | ||
| C8 | 3 | ||
| Time since injury, month | … | … | |
| Mean ± SD | 6.1 ± 2.7 | … | … |
| 95% CI | 5.5–6.9 | … | … |