Table 2 Association between considered variables and screw misplacement according to the classification of Zdichavsky et al
From: Pedicle screw accuracy in thoracolumbar fractures- is routine postoperative CT scan necessary?
Covariate | OR(95%CI) | p-value | Global p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of screws | 1.21 (0.87,1.67) | 0.255 | |
Fracture localization | 0.038 | ||
Thoracolumbar junction | reference | ||
Upper Thoracic spine | 3.93 (1.01,15.27) | 0.048 | |
Lower Thoracic spine | 2.21 (0.77, 6.37) | 0.142 | |
Lumbar spine | 3.41 (1.30,8.95) | 0.013 | |
Open/Percutaneous | 0.618 | ||
Open | reference | ||
Percutaneous | 0.78 (0.29,2.10) | ||
Gender | 0.222 | ||
male | reference | ||
female | 1.62 (0.75,3.51) | ||
Age | 1.01 (0.99,1.03) | 0.513 | |
BMI | 1.03 (0.96,1.10) | 0.488 |