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Table 5 Results of multivariable regression analysis for VAS instability 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

−0.22 (−1.4, 0.96)

0.71

Female

17.2 (0.58, 33.8)

0.043

Previous procedures performed

7.6 (−12.7, 27.8)

0.46

Patellar height

19.4 (−13.6, 52.4)

0.25

Trochlear dysplasia A or C vs. B or D

4.9 (−11.3, 21.2)

0.55

Additional MPFL reconstruction

−1.5 (−32.9, 29.8)

0.92

Additional tibial tubercle transfer

1.4 (−12.2, 15.0)

0.84

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