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Table 6 Results of multivariable regression analysis for VAS disability 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

0.13 (−1.0, 1.3)

0.82

Female

8.6 (−7.4, 24.6)

0.29

Previous procedures performed

17.1 (−2.5, 36.7)

0.086

Patellar height

10.6 (−21.2, 42.4)

0.51

Trochlear dysplasia A or C vs. B or D

10.5 (−5.2, 26.1)

0.19

Additional MPFL reconstruction

−12.7 (−42.9, 17.5)

0.41

Additional tibial tubercle transfer

2.1 (−11.1, 15.2)

0.76

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