Table 5 Mean values within individual treatment groups from initial CT to first X-ray (A) and from initial CT to endpoint X-ray (B)
From: Utility of upright radiographs in traumatic thoracolumbar fracture management
A | Initial CT | First X-Ray | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Kyphosis Degrees (Degrees) | |||
Nonoperative (SD) | 3.4 (8.0) | 8 (10.2) | P < 0.001 |
Operative (SD) | 1.6 (7.6) | 13.1 (8.9) | P = 0.0175 |
Anterior Body Height% Loss (%) | |||
Nonoperative (SD) | 28.3 (16.1) | 37.5 (17.6) | P < 0.001 |
Operative (SD) | 33.8 (13.9) | 53.2 (16.1) | P = 0.1065 |
B | Initial CT | Endpoint X-Ray | P Value |
Kyphosis Degrees (Degrees) | |||
Nonoperative (SD) | 3.39 (8.08) | 9.5 (11.8) | P < 0.001 |
Operative (SD) | 1.6 (7.58) | 17.8 (8.34) | P = 0.29 |
Anterior Body Height% Loss (%) | |||
Nonoperative (SD) | 28.3 (16.1) | 42.5 (19.7) | P < 0.001 |
Operative (SD) | 33.8 (13.9) | 61.3 (15.9) | P = 0.0318 |