Table 4.
Multivariate regression analysis: effect of suture type on risk for Re-tear.
| Variable | Odds Ratio | OR 95% CI | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
| Medium Tear | 2.263 | 0.822 | 6.230 | 0.114 |
| Large Tear | 1.000 | 0.265 | 3.782 | 1.000 |
| Massive Tear | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.999 |
| Full Tear | 1.267 | 0.344 | 4.668 | 0.722 |
| Goutallier ≥ 3 | 4.135 | 0.681 | 25.114 | 0.123 |
| Osteoarthritis | 0.939 | 0.344 | 2.563 | 0.902 |
| ASA ≥ 3 | 1.240 | 0.468 | 3.283 | 0.665 |
| Steroid Injection 3 to 6 Months Preop. | 0.583 | 0.064 | 5.338 | 0.633 |
| Suture Tape | 0.309 | 0.109 | 0.879 | 0.028 |
P-Value <0.05 in bold.
ASA – American Society of Anesthesiologists Score.