Univariate analysis of factors associated with positive versus negative MR imaging for acute cord compression
| Predictor | MR Imaging Negative for CC (n = 725) | MR Imaging Positive for CC (n = 120) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57.4 ± 19.4 | 59.3 ± 17.0 | .31 |
| Men | 381 (52.6%) | 82 (68.3%) | .001 |
| Trauma presentation | 3139 (19.2%) | 56 (46.7%) | <.001 |
| Back pain | 382 (52.7%) | 86 (71.7%) | <.001 |
| Lower extremity weakness | 163 (22.5%) | 79 (65.8%) | <.001 |
| Malignancy history | 39 (5.4%) | 9 (7.5%) | .35 |
| Urinary incontinence | 77 (10.6%) | 42 (35.0%) | <.001 |
| Bowel incontinence | 29 (4.0%) | 22 (18.3%) | <.001 |
| Neck pain | 98 (13.5%) | 22 (18.3%) | .11 |
| Sensory paresthesia | 91 (12.6%) | 77 (64.2%) | <.001 |
| Ataxia | 16 (2.2%) | 46 (38.3%) | <.001 |
| Hyperreflexia | 7 (1.0%) | 47 (39.2%) | <.001 |