Table 3 Univariate and multivariate logistic regression of factors associated with unfavourable outcomes
OR (95% IC) | p-value | OR (95% IC) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 1.03 (0.99–1.07) | 0.19 | 1.02 (0.98–1.06) | 0.35 |
Male sex | 0.53 (0.19–1.49) | 0.23 | 0.77 (0.23–2.56) | 0.67 |
Etiology | ||||
Unknown | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref |
Pyogenic | 1.17 (0.41–3.34) | 0.77 | 1.26 (0.37–4.22) | 0.71 |
Diagnostic delay | 1.00 (0.98–1.01) | 0.50 | 1.00 (0.98–1.01) | 0.57 |
Comorbidities | ||||
Diabetus Mellitus | 0.52 (0.14–1.96) | 0.33 | ||
Solid tumor | 1.81 (0.55–5.91) | 0.32 | ||
Haematological disease | 0.95 (0.24–3.74) | 0.94 | ||
Hepatic disease | 1.84 (0.51–6.66) | 0.35 | ||
PWID | 2.78 (0.60–12.8) | 0.19 | 5.10 (0.87–29.9) | 0.07 |
Complications | ||||
Endocarditis | 1.17 (0.29–4.64) | 0.83 | ||
Radicular nerve damage | 1.41 (0.51–3.88) | 0.51 | ||
Muscular or epidural abscess | 1.92 (0.70–5.29) | 0.21 | ||
Vertebral involvement | ||||
Cervical region | 3.67 (1.02–13.25) | 0.05 | 4.76 (1.10–21.39.10.39) | 0.04 |
Thoracic region | 2.65 (0.92–7.63) | 0.07 | 3.89 (1.12–13.52) | 0.03 |
Lumbar region | 0.41 (0.14–1.16) | 0.09 | ||
Sacral region | 1.24 (0.36–4.30) | 0.74 | ||
> 2 vertebrae involved | 2.34 (0.75–7.29) | 0.14 | 2.31 (0.67–8.00.67.00) | 0.18 |