Table 3.
Demographic data, clinical, and laboratory findings of the alive and deceased patients.
| Variable | Patients Alive n = 37 | Patients Deceased, n = 12 | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, yr * | 67.3 ± 10.6 | 77 ± 9 | 0.005 |
| CRP at admission (mg/L) * | 17 ± 20.2 | 34.2 ± 55.6 | 0.12 |
| CCI * | 3.1 ± 1.9 | 7.3 ± 2.8 | <0.001 |
| Polymicrobial shoulder PJI ⧫ | 12 (29) | 2 (27) | 0.5 |
| Culture-negative shoulder PJI ⧫ | 6 (13) | 2 (27) | 1.0 |
* The values are given as the mean and the standard deviation. ⧫ The values are given as the number with the percentage of the group in parentheses. CCI. Charlson comorbidity index.