Table 2 Characteristics of Tendon Pathology Cases and Controls.
From: Influence of genetic factors in elbow tendon pathology: a case-control study
Cases (n = 36) | Controls (n = 101) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex, n (%) | ||
Male | 18 (50.0) | 59 (58.4) |
Female | 18 (50.0) | 42 (41.6) |
Age, mean ± SD (range) | 23.1 ± 4.7 (18–35) | 23.1 ± 5.8 (18–44) |
Dominant hand, n (%) | ||
Right | 32 (88.9) | 92 (91.1) |
Left | 2 (5.6) | 6 (5.9) |
Ambidextrous | 2 (5.6) | 3 (3.0) |
BMI, mean ± SD (range) | 24.7 ± 3.6 (20.5–36.5) | 21.9 ± 2.8 (17.0–30.9) |
Side of tendinopathy, n (%) | ||
Dominant only | 20 (55.6) | N/A |
Non-dominant only | 5 (13.9) | N/A |
Bilateral | 11 (30.6) | N/A |
Affected tendon, n (%) | ||
Lateral | 10 (27.8) | N/A |
Medial | 16 (44.4) | N/A |
Combination | 10 (27.8) | N/A |
