Table 1 The baseline characteristics of the CS patients and the IIS patients
From: Brace treatment can serve as a time-buying tactic for patients with congenital scoliosis
CS (n = 39) | IIS (n = 24) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 4.1 ± 2.3 | 4.3 ± 2.1 | 0.73 |
Ratio of male to female | 25: 14 | 15: 9 | 0.88 |
Duration of brace treatment (months) | 42.1 ± 26.5 | 48.4 ± 13.7 | 0.19 |
Number of brace modifications | 7.5 ± 1.8 | 6.8 ± 1.5 | 0.08 |
Initial curve magnitude (°) | 44.1 ± 12.2 | 38.5 ± 13.5 | 0.10 |