Skip to main content

Table 3 Multivariate generalized estimated equation (GEE) analysis for Cobb angle

From: The therapeutic characteristics of serial casting on congenital scoliosis: a comparison with non-congenital cases from a single-center experience

 

Cobb angle

Parameters

B (95% CI)

P

Time point

 Precast

Ref

 

 After the 1st cast

−18.85 (−22.12–15.58)

<0.001

 At the latest follow-up

−17.50 (−21.62–13.38)

<0.001

Group

 CS

Ref

 

 Non-CS

−13.57 (−26.38–0.76)

0.038

  1. Multivariate GEE was used to investigate the effects of group and time on Cobb angles with adjustment of the other baseline variables including age, sex, follow-up time, number of casting, time in cast, and scoliosis side
Back to article page

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X