Table 5 Estimated probability of improvement in pain signs of canine hip dysplasia related to four, three and two age strata. The results are expressed in percent with 95% confidence intervals. (n) = number of dogs.
Age strata | Years | Dogs (n) | Probability of improvement | 95% confidence intervals | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Four age | ≤2.6 | 20 | 87.5 % | 71.0% – 96.5% | 0.057 |
strata | 2.7 – 4.6 | 20 | 65.5 % | 45.7% – 82.1% | |
4.7 – 5.9 | 20 | 57.7% | 36.9% – 76.7% | ||
≥6.0 | 18 | 74.1% | 53.7% – 88.9% | ||
Three | ≤2.5 | 19 | 86.7% | 69.3% – 96.2% | 0.053 |
age strata | 2.6 – 6.0 | 41 | 63.2% | 49.3% – 75.6% | |
≥6.1 | 18 | 74.1% | 53.7% – 88.9% | ||
Two age | ≤4.0 | 36 | 80.4% | 67.6% – 89.8 % | 0.047 |
strata | > 4.1 | 42 | 63.8% | 50.1% – 76.0% |