Table 1.
Comparison of the various parameters considered for the study (number of participants - n)
| Parameter | Case | Control | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45±1.2 | 42±0.2 | 0.548 |
| Gender (n) | |||
| Male | 12 | 5 | 0.354 |
| Female | 38 | 45 | 0.258 |
| Lesion “Campanacci grading” (n) | |||
| Grade I | 13 | 11 | 0.147 |
| Grade II | 25 | 22 | |
| Grade III | 12 | 17 | |
| Tumor size | Lowered in 21 | Lowered in 8 | 0.04 |
| Functional outcome (mean MSTS) | 27±0.5 | 27±0.6 | 5.12 |
| Recurrence rate (n) | 1 | 3 | 0.89 |
| Calcification - Increased, number of participants (n) | 20 | 1 | 0.001 |
| Fibrosis - Increased, number of participants (n) | 14 | 2 | 0.02 |
| Osteoclastic cells - Decreased, number of participants (n) | 15 | 0 | 0.001 |
| Stromal cells - Decreased with abnormal morphology, number of participants (n) | 12 | 2 | 0.04 |
MSTS: Musculoskeletal Tumor Society