Table 1 Comparison of the baseline of the patients in the 4 treatment groups at baseline
From: Finite element analysis of dynamic changes in spinal mechanics of osteoporotic lumbar fracture
Characteristic | Conservative treatment group (n = 10) | Open surgical treatment group (n = 10) | PKP group (n = 10) | PVP group (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender, male/female | 5/5 | 4/6 | 6/4 | 5/5 0.973 |
Age, years | 65.1 ± 4.94 | 61.5 ± 3.55 | 65.4 ± 4.51 | 66.3 ± 4.87 |
Bone mineral density | −2.78 ± 0.36 | −2.57 ± 0.59 | −2.81 ± 0.61 | −2.85 ± 0.20 |
Level of fractured vertebrae (T12/L1/L2) | 3/3/4 | 2/4/4 | 3/4/3 | 3/4/3 |