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Table 2 Comparison of fractionation type, group with fracture versus group without fracture

From: Assessment of the risk factors for impending fractures following radiotherapy for long bone metastases using CT scan-based virtual simulation: a retrospective study

 

N (%)

Fractures (%)

Without fractures (%)

Number of lesions radiated

47

10

37

Dose received

   

Single fraction

22 (46.8)

5 (22.7)

17 (77.3)

7 Gy

3 (6.4)

---

3 (100)

8 Gy

19 (40.4)

5 (26.3)

14 (73.7)

Multiple fractions

25 (53.2)

5 (20)

20 (80)

15 Gy

1 (2.1)

---

1 (100)

20 Gy

13 (27.7)

3 (23.1)

10 (76.9)

25 Gy

3 (6.4)

---

3 (100)

30 Gy

8 (17.0)

2 (25)

6 (75)