Table 2 MRI measurements of the TT-TG and PT-PCL distances
Control (n = 63) | IKD (n = 78) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
TT-TG distance (mm) | < 0.001 | ||
Mean (SD) | 8.3 (2.94) | 11.5 (4.07) | |
Subgroup TT-TG distance (mm) | |||
Meniscal tears (n = 51) | 10.9 (3.29) | 0.001 | |
Cruciate ligament tear (n = 12) | 12.2 (4.13) | 0.004 | |
Both meniscal and cruciate ligament tears (n = 15) | 13.0 (5.90) | < 0.001 | |
PT-PCL distance (mm) | < 0.001 | ||
Mean (SD) | 18.2 (4.22) | 20.6 (3.94) | |
Subgroup PT-PCL distance (mm) | |||
Meniscal tear (n = 51) | 20.0 (3.67) | 0.069 | |
Cruciate ligament tear (n = 12) | 21.5 (3.37) | 0.044 | |
Both meniscal and cruciate ligament tears (n = 15) | 21.7 (5.01) | 0.014 |