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Table 2 Prevalence of neck problems and back problems in the 1069 individuals with idiopathic scoliosis and the 158 controls. Data is presented as number (%). The p-value shown is for the comparison between the two groups, adjusted for age (20–44 or 45 years and older), smoking, and sex. The −2 log likelihood and Nagelkerke’s R2 for the model are shown

From: Neck and back problems in adults with idiopathic scoliosis diagnosed in youth: an observational study of prevalence, change over a mean four year time period and comparison with a control group

Variable

Scoliosis (n = 1069)

Controls (n = 158)

−2 log likelihood

Nagelkerke’s R 2

p value

Neck problems

444 (42%)

32 (20%)

1590

0.05

<0.001

Neck problems compromising the level of activitya

187 (42%)

9 (28%)

631

0.04

0.11

Back problems

688 (64%)

46 (29%)

1560

0.10

<0.001

Neck and back problems

362 (34%)

19 (12%)

1460

0.07

<0.001

Neck or back problems

770 (72%)

59 (37%)

1453

0.10

<0.001

  1. aAnswered by 444 individuals in the scoliosis group and 32 in the non-scoliosis group