Sensitivity analysis of the effect of different age thresholds on the likelihood of acute surgical treatment for traumatic spinal cord injury
| Age threshold, yr | No. of patients | Adjusted OR* (95% CI) | Akaike information criterion | Area under ROC curve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 379 | 0.54 (0.27–1.08) | 320.4 | 0.77 |
| 65 | 263 | 0.39 (0.19–0.80) | 317.1 | 0.77 |
| 70 | 167 | 0.48 (0.22–1.07) | 320.3 | 0.77 |
| 75 | 86 | 0.78 (0.28–2.12) | 323.1 | 0.76 |
Note: CI = confidence interval, OR = odds ratio, ROC = receiver operating characteristic.
↵* Adjusted for neurologic severity and level.