Table 1.
Comparison of baseline characteristics between groups.
| Variable | Tight forwards (n = 19) | Loose forwards (n = 24) | Inside backs (n = 18) | Midfield backs (n = 12) | Outfield backs (n = 15) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery, y mean (SD) | 21.8 (6.6) | 21.2 (4.2) | 20.7 (4.1) | 21.9 (5) | 21.2 (4.1) | 0.9833 |
| Follow-up, mean (SD) | 60 (30.9) | 60 (31.4) | 60 (22.9) | 64 (33.6) | 54.1 (36.8) | 0.9492 |
| Dominant involved, % (n) | 52.6% (10) | 54.1% (13) | 44.4% (8) | 33.3% (4) | 40% (6) | 0.752 |
| n anchors, mean (SD) | 2.8 (.3) | 2.9 (.2) | 2.8 (.3) | 2.9 (.2) | 2.9 (.2) | 0.7509 |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 28.5 (4.3) | 26.4 (2.7) | 25.1 (1.8) | 25.6 (2.6) | 24.2 (1.3) | 0.0078 |
| Rowe Pre, mean (SD) | 41 (14) | 41.6 (12.5) | 42.5 (10.7) | 43.3 (15.5) | 39.6 (17.1) | 0.9656 |
| ASOSS Pre, mean (SD) | 53.5 (4) | 52.9 (2.6) | 53 (2.3) | 53.1 (1.9) | 53.8 (2.3) | 0.4914 |
SD: standard deviation; ASOSS: Athletic Shoulder Outcome Scoring System.