Table 2 Comparison of clinical outcomes between groups
Variables | Total patellectomy group (n=17) | ORIF group (n=18) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (minute) | 47.5±12.1 | 68.8±22.3 | 0.001* |
Range of motion (°) | |||
Injured knee | 120.4±3.1 | 118.6±3.3 | 0.106 |
Uninjured knee | 126.5±2.8 | 127.3±1.7 | 0.311 |
Peak torque (N· m) | |||
Injured knee | 96.2±2.3 | 97.3±2.6 | 0.195 |
Uninjured knee | 107.6±2.1 | 106.3±1.8 | 0.057 |
SF-36 score | |||
PCS | 64.1±18.0 | 61.5±17.9 | 0.676 |
MCS | 55.1±13.8 | 54.3±12.4 | 0.858 |
KOOS score | 76.3±12.1 | 73.4±11.7 | 0.473 |
Kujala score | 67.6±11.8 | 70.8±11.9 | 0.440 |