Table III.
Comparison of radiological data of healthy and osteoarthritis groups.
| Variable | Healthy group | OA group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSD, n (%) | 1 (0.4) | 28 (7.9 ) | < 0.001* |
| Mean MPTA° (SD) | 87.0 (2.1) | 87.3 (3.0) | 0.277† |
| Mean LDFA° (SD) | 87.9 (1.8) | 87.8 (2.6) | 0.415† |
| Mean mHKA° (SD) | -1.3 (2.3) | -3.8 (6.6) | < 0.001† |
| Mean aHKA° (SD) | -0.9 (2.6) | -0.5 (4.6) | < 0.001† |
| Mean JLO ° (SD) | 174.9 (2.9) | 175.1 (3.3) | 0.429† |
*
Chi-squared test.
†
Independent-samples t-test.
aHKA, arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle; JLO, joint line obliquity; LDFA, lateral distal femoral angle; mHKA, mechanical hip-knee-ankle angle; MPTA, medial proximal tibial angle; OA, osteoarthritis; WSD, windswept deformity.