Average annual incidences (based on IRB estimated numbers) of acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) from 2008–2011 in South Africa (4 years, inclusive). Incidences include 95% CI
| Junior | Senior | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCI outcome | Incidence (95% CI) | Incidence (95% CI) | Incidence (95% CI) |
| Permanent (ND+Quad.+Fatal) | 0.24 (0 to 0.65) | 4.52 (0.74 to 8.30) | 1.04 (0.25 to 1.82) |
| Neurological deficit (ND) | 0.14 (0 to 0.46) | 2.05 (0 to 4.60) | 0.50 (0 to 1.04) |
| Quadriplegics (Quad.) | 0.09 (0 to 0.36) | 1.85 (0 to 4.27) | 0.42 (0 to 0.92) |
| Fatal | 0 (–) | 0.62 (0 to 2.01) | 0.12 (0 to 0.38) |
| Non-permanent (‘near miss’) | 0.57 (0 to 1.21) | 0.62 (0 to 2.01) | 0.58 (0 to 1.16) |
| Not provided* | 0.09 (0 to 0.36) | 0.21 (0 to 1.01) | 0.12 (0 to 0.38) |
| Total ASCIs | 0.90 (0.09 to 1.70) | 5.34 (1.24 to 9.45) | 1.73 (0.72 to 2.74) |
Acute spinal cord injuries (ASCIs) are divided into outcomes: not provided, non-permanent (‘near misses’) and permanent (neurological deficit, quadriplegic and fatal). Incidences are shown for Junior, Senior and Combined (Junior+Senior).
*Specific diagnosis not available/supplied, but confirmed as ASCI.
Bold text indicates value is significantly different from Junior level: this occurs either if the 95% CI do not overlap or if the p value is less than 0.05.