Table 2 Comparison of outcome variables
VARIABLE | OVERALL (n = 573) | CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT (n = 489) | SURGICAL TREATMENT (n = 84) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain at first outpatient visit (8–12 wk), n (%) | 178 (31.5) | 163 (33.8) | 15 (18.1) | 0.004 |
Median time to pain relief, wk (IQR) | 10 (7; 14) | 10 (8; 15) | 4.5 (1; 8.25) | < 0.001 |
New fracture, n (%) | 58 (10.1) | 48 (9.8) | 10 (11.9) | 0.558 |
Adjacent level | 23 (48.9) | 20 (41.7) | 3 (30.0) | 0.477 |
Median time to new fracture, wk (IQR) | 9 (6; 14.75) | 9 (6; 14.25) | 11 (3.25; 20) | 0.251 |
Fracture progression, n (%) | 149 (26.0) | 145 (29.7) | 4 (4.8) | < 0.001 |
Median time to progression, wk (range) | 9 (7; 13) | 9 (7; 13) | 9 (5; 15.75) | 0.841 |
Mean time interval with brace, wk (IQR) | 12 (8; 16.75) | 12 (9; 18) | 0 (0; 0) | < 0.001 |
Median hospital stay, dy (IQR) | 4 (2; 9) | 3 (2; 8) | 10 (7; 13) | < 0.001 |