TABLE 2.
Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Complete and Incomplete Healinga
| Complete Healing (n = 7) | Incomplete Healing (n = 3) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean ± SD (range) | 29.6 ± 16.2 (15-52) | 50.3 ± 11.4 (41-63) | .03 |
| Sex, n, male/female | 3/4 | 3/0 | |
| Tear location, MM/LM/DLM | 2/2/3 | 2/1/0 | |
| Postoperative Lysholm score, points, mean ± SD (range) | 96 ± 4.3 (90-100) | 94 ± 2.2 (91-96) | .20 |
| Postoperative IKDC score, %, mean ± SD (range) | 91.0 ± 6.9 (81.6-100.0) | 80.5 ± 5.0 (77-86.2) | .02 |
| Surrounding cartilage condition, Outerbridge classification (grade 0/1/2/3) | 0/6/0/1 | 0/1/2/0 |
aDLM, discoid lateral meniscus; IKDC, International Knee Documentation Committee; LM, lateral meniscus; MM, medial meniscus.