Table 5.
Relation between tear location and meniscal position of the lateral meniscus at baseline adjusted for osteoarthritis and body mass index effects.
| Lateral extrusion (mm), Coefficient (SE) | Anterior extrusion (mm), Coefficient (SE) | Proportion of coveragea, % Coefficient (SE) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior (n = 11) | −0.019 (0.032) | −0.007 (0.034) | −0.506 (2.002) |
| Body (n = 6) | 0.096 (0.037)* | 0.072 (0.040) | 3.733 (2.350) |
| Posterior (n = 7) | −0.040 (0.040) | 0.049 (0.043) | 1.925 (2.548) |
| Mean value in normal menisci (n = 131) | 0.19 | 0.04 | 19.26 |
*
Indicates significance α = 0.05
a
Proportion of coverage = meniscal covering/meniscal covering + meniscal uncovering.