Association of Subclinical Peroneal Neuropathy and Elevated Fall Risk (ABC Score <67.0) Within a Multivariable Model
| History and Physical Examination | β Coefficient | OR (95% CI)a | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal findings on examination (reference) | 1 | .22 | |
| 1 Positive finding | 0.885 | 2.42 (0.77–7.66) | .13 |
| ≥2 Positive findings | 0.952 | 2.60 (0.74–9.04) | .14 |
| Global weakness | 1.060 | 2.89 (0.99–8.42) | .05 |
| Vertigo, dizziness, or balance disorder | 0.991 | 2.69 (0.98–7.43) | .06 |
| Osteoarthritis | −0.756 | 0.47 (0.17–1.31) | .15 |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 0.874 | 2.40 (0.92–6.26) | .08 |
| Recent significant weight loss | −0.786 | 0.46 (0.15–1.38) | .17 |
| Constantb | −1.490 | … | .01 |
ABC = Activities-specific Balance Confidence; OR = odds ratio.
Note: Nagelkerke R2 = 0.270; overall model significance was P = .003.
↵a Associations derived from multivariate logistic regression. The effects of age, diabetes, and poor vision or blindness were examined and not found to confound this association.
↵b Intercept term of regression equation.