Table 3.
Predictive ability of each independent predictor and the combination model for quadriceps strength recovery
| Predictor | Accuracy | Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV | Cut-off value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Age | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.72 | 0.50 | 22.5 years |
| B | Sex | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.39 | – |
| C | Body mass index | 0.63 | 0.82 | 0.30 | 0.68 | 0.49 | 24.3 kg/m2 |
| D | Preinjury sport level | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.73 | 0.45 | – |
| E | LSI of quadriceps strength | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.51 | 63.3% |
| F | The combination model | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.53 | – |
PPV positive predictive value, NPV negative predictive value, LSI limb symmetry index