Table 2 Descriptive Statistics across Matched Pairs (2011–2014)
Lower extremity orthotic model | Spinal orthotic model | Lower extremity prosthetic model | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Demographic characteristic | Study group | Comparison group | Study group | Comparison group | Study group | Comparison group |
Number of beneficiaries | 43,487 | 43,487 | 34,575 | 34,575 | 545 | 545 |
Average age | 68.6 | 68.7 | 67.2 | 67.2 | 65.9 | 65.9 |
Dual eligibility status | 29.7% | 29.7% | 34.9% | 34.9% | 39.2% | 39.2% |
Gender: female | 43.1% | 43.1% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 17.4% | 17.4% |
Race/Ethnicity: white | 84.7% | 84.7% | 81.2% | 81.2% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
Race/Ethnicity: black or african american | 8.3% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 24.8% | 24.8% |
Race/Ethnicity: hispanic | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% |