Table 3 Descriptive statistics for the different subgroups of individuals with scoliosis. Data is reported as median (25th, 75th percentile) or number (%). Statistical analyses were performed with ANCOVA
Untreated n = 88 | Ongoing brace n = 36 | Previously braced n = 43 | Surgically treated n = 72 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Females (%) | 70 (80) | 33 (92) | 39 (91) | 61 (85) | 0.22 |
Age (years) | 15.7 (14.4, 17.3) | 13.9 (13.0, 15.2) | 17.1 (15.7, 18.3) | 16.9 (14.9, 18.1) | <0.001 |
Weight (kg) | 54 (50, 64) | 51 (45, 55) | 55 (51, 64) | 55 (50, 63) | 0.50 |
Height (cm) | 169 (163, 173) | 163 (158, 167) | 170 (165, 175) | 168 (162, 174) | 0.18 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 19.2 (18.0, 21.2) | 18.6 (17.6, 20.3) | 19.6 (18.1, 20.7) | 19.5 (17.8, 21.8) | 0.93a |