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Table 3 There were no differences in the prevalence of neck and/or back problems between untreated, brace-treated, or surgically treated individuals. Data are shown as numbers (%). P-values are shown for the comparison between the three groups, adjusted for age (20–44 and 45 years and older), smoking, and sex. The F test and 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

 

Scoliosis

   

Variable

Untreated (n = 374)

Brace treated (n = 451)

Surgically treated (n = 244)

F

R 2

p value

Neck problems

150 (40%)

193 (42%)

101 (41%)

3.7

0.02

0.67

Neck problems compromising the level of activitya

67 (45%)

75 (39%)

45 (45%)

2.7

0.03

0.78

Back problems

258 (69%)

274 (61%)

156 (64%)

6.5

0.03

0.06

Neck and back problems

133 (36%)

146 (32%)

83 (34%)

5.0

0.02

0.67

Neck or back problems

275 (73%)

321 (71%)

174 (71%)

4.9

0.02

0.61

  1. aAnswered by 150 individuals in the untreated group, 193 in the brace-treated group and 101 in the surgically treated group