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Table 4 Results of multivariable regression analysis for VAS pain activity as dependent variable

From: Age at surgery is correlated with pain scores following trochlear osteotomy in lateral patellar instability: a cross-sectional study of 113 cases

Risk factor (independent variable)

Multivariable regression coefficient (95% CI)

P-value

Age at time of surgery

0.79 (−0.23, 1.8)

0.13

Female

21.0 (6.8, 23.3)

0.004

Previous procedures performed

14.8 (−2.7, 32.2)

0.096

Patellar height

9.9 (−18.5, 38.3)

0.49

Trochlear dysplasia A or C vs. B or D

−8.0 (−21.9, 6.0)

0.26

Additional MPFL reconstruction

1.8 (−25.1, 28.8)

0.89

Additional tibial tubercle transfer

−4.4 (−16.0, 7.4)

0.46

  1. CI confidence interval
  2. Bold risk factor: statistically significant