Table 2

Comparative data of non-GHD and GHD groups, prior to GH therapy

GHD (n=7) Non-GHD (n=10)
Age at most recent visit (y)13.42-150 (12.9 to 14.5)10.32-150 (7.4 to 12.3)
Follow up interval (y)7.9 (5.6 to 8.1)5.8 (2.4 to 7.1)
Growth velocity SDS−1.632-150 (−3.12 to −0.55)1.752-150 (0.01 to 2.78)
Height SDS−1.02-150 (−1.40 to −0.60)0.302-150(−0.43 to 0.70)
Sitting height SDS−1.19 (−1.5 to −0.80)−0.51 (−1.06 to 1.00)
Subischial limb length SDS−0.372-150 (−0.90 to −0.19)0.982-150 (−0.19 to 1.92)
  • All values expressed as median (interquartile range).

  • 2-150 p < 0.05 for Mann–Whitney test for differences between GHD and non-GHD groups.