Distribution of treatments since retiring from professional football, by osteoarthritis (OA) status
| Treatment | OA respondents (n=138) | Non-OA respondents (n=146) | p Value (χ2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are expressed as frequency (%). | |||
| Surgical treatment | 62 (45) | 30 (21) | <0.001 |
| Awaiting surgical treatment | 19 (14) | 5 (3) | <0.002 |
| Non-surgical treatment | 82 (59) | 41 (28) | <0.001 |
| Medication | 68 (49) | 12 (8) | <0.001 |