Table 5.
Patient Characteristics of Those Above and Below Average MCID Change (0–2 Months After Surgery) (n = 82)∗
| Characteristic | >1.57 MCIDs (n = 42) | <1.57 MCIDs (n = 40) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 58 (13) | 64 (11) |
| BMI | 28 (5) | 26 (5) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 7 (17) | 8 (20) |
| Female | 35 (83) | 32 (80) |
| Insurance | ||
| Medicare | 3 (7) | 11 (28) |
| Medicaid | 2 (5) | 1 (2) |
| Private | 20 (48) | 6 (15) |
| Workers’ compensation | 6 (14) | 9 (2) |
| Unknown | 11 (26) | 13 (33) |
| Injury mechanism | ||
| Fall from standing height | 18 (43) | 18 (45) |
| Fall from height | 4 (9) | 3 (7) |
| Motor vehicle accident | 1 (2) | 0 |
| Other | 8 (19) | 6 (15) |
| Unknown | 11 (26) | 13 (33) |
∗
Data represent n (%) or mean (SD).