Table 3 Treatment options and duration by age group
Treatment | M1 (n = 41) | M2 (n = 62) | M3 (n = 76) |
|---|---|---|---|
Pharmacotherapy | 23 (56.1) | 50 (82.0) | 52 (83.1) |
Physical therapy | 25 (61.0) | 45 (75.4) | 47 (61.0) |
Pharmacotherapy + physical therapy | 17 (41.5) | 38 (62.3) | 41 (53.2) |
Orthopedic appliances | 6 (14.6) | 8 (13.1) | 7 (9.1) |
Outside reference | 5 (12.2) | 3 (4.9) | 9 (11.7) |
Duration of treatment (wk) | 15.8 ± 10.3 | 18.7 ± 18.3 | 20.0 ± 33.2 |