Table 3.
Results of the exact two-sample Wilcoxon test for knee kinematic measurements with the leg in extension after 1 year of followup
| Parameter | Study group (new technique) | Control group (traditional technique) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibial internal (+)/external (−) rotation (°) | 1.00 (−4.64, 2.16) | 1.06 (−2.25, 5.50) | > 0.999 |
| Contact-contact line angle (°) | 0.94 (−2.40, 1.86) | 1.43 (−2.49, 5.19) | > 0.999 |
| AP position medial condyle (mm) | −5.46 (−7.88, −3.35) | −4.49 (−7.14, −1.79) | > 0.999 |
| AP position lateral condyle (mm) | −5.96 (−7.13, −4.27) | −5.28 (−6.90, −3.36) | > 0.999 |
| Distance medial/lateral condyle (mm) | 0.72 (−1.85, 1.47) | 1.06 (−1.87, 3.93) | > 0.999 |
| Liftoff medial condyle (mm) | 6.46 (5.54, 7.33) | 9.24 (5.94, 13.34) | 0.348 |
| Liftoff lateral condyle (mm) | 6.45 (4.73, 7.72) | 7.78 (6.25, 12.32) | 0.223 |
| Varus/valgus angle (°) | 0.02 (−0.69, 1.67) | 0.64 (−1.64, 3.13) | > 0.999 |
Values are expressed as medians, with 95% CI in parentheses; p values were adjusted for multiple comparisons using a Bonferroni correction.