Table I.
Baseline characteristics of patients with and without rotator cuff tears selected from Synthetic Derivative cohort from 1998 to 2017 (N = 2738)
| Characteristic | Rotator cuff tear group (n = 1731) | Control group (n = 1007) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr* | 64 ± 8 | 59 ± 9 |
| BMI, kg/m2* | 31 ± 7 | 29 ± 7 |
| Sex* | ||
| Male | 929 (54) | 432 (43) |
| Female | 802 (46) | 575 (57) |
| Race | ||
| Black | 196 (12) | 104 (11) |
| White | 1455 (87) | 864 (88) |
| Other | 30 (2) | 16 (2) |
| Smoking history* | ||
| Current smoker | 148 (11) | 108 (13) |
| Former smoker | 261 (19) | 128 (16) |
| Never smoker | 946 (70) | 571 (71) |
| Hypertension* | 875 (50) | 462 (46) |
| Depression/anxiety* | 974 (56) | 628 (62) |
| Dyslipidemia* | 565 (33) | 270 (27) |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome* | 168 (10) | 70 (7) |
| Overhead activity and/or sport* | 133 (8) | 107 (11) |
| Affected side* | ||
| Left | 605 (41) | 430 (48) |
| Right | 883 (59) | 472 (52) |
BMI, body mass index.
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (percentage).
*
Statistically significant difference at P ≤ .05.