Table 4.
Association between change in meniscal tears and knee structures on MRI over 8 years
| β (95 % CI) | β (95 % CI) | Risk ratio (95 % CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusteda | Adjusteda | Adjusteda | |
| Change in tears (site) | Cartilage volume loss | Change in BMLs | Change in meniscal extrusion |
| Total tibiofemoral | Total tibiofemoral | Total knee | |
| Total knee | −52 (−208, +102) | +0.41 (+0.29, +0.52) | N/A |
| Medial tibiofemoral | Medial tibiofemoral | Medial meniscus | |
| Total medial | −176 (−302, −49) | +0.33 (+0.22, +0.43) | 1.53 (1.14, 2.03) |
| Lateral tibiofemoral | Lateral tibiofemoral | Lateral meniscus | |
| Total lateral | +143 (−731, +1018) | +0.26 (+0.10, +0.41) | N/A |
Bold font denotes statistically significant (p = <0.05) results
(No significant offspring-control interaction at any site for the association between change in meniscal tears and change in BMLs)
Note: Not enough change in lateral meniscal extrusion for analysis due to lack of power
aadjusted for age, sex, bmi, offspring-control status, cartilage volume loss, change in BMLs, cartilage defects and meniscal extrusion, and ROA at visit-1