Research Article

[Retracted] Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Low-Frequency Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Extracorporeal Shock Wave on Improving the Spasm of Flexor after Stroke

Table 1

Comparison of general data of rTMS group, ESWT group, and control group.

DatarTMS group (n = 22)ESWT group (n = 22)Regular group (n = 22)χ2/t valueP value

Gender (cases, %)0.4580.795
 Male17 (77.27)16 (72.73)15 (68.18)
 Female5 (22.73)6 (27.27)7 (31.82)

Diagnosis (cases, %)2.8360.242
 CI19 (86.36)20 (90.91)16 (72.73)
 ICH3 (13.64)2 (9.09)6 (27.27)

Paraplegic side (cases, %)0.9550.620
 Left15 (68.18)13 (59.09)16 (72.73)
 Right7 (31.82)9 (40.91)6 (27.27)

Age (mean ± SD), years79.50 ± 1.4968.86 ± 5.8268.86 ± 3.090.1460.864