Table 3.
Association of presence or absence of joint effusion with injury to the menisci and ligaments.
| No joint effusion | joint effusion | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 93 | 82 | |
| ACL tear | 33(35.50) | 53(64.60) | 0.0001 |
| PCL tear | 2(2.20) | 6(7.30) | 0.15 |
| MCL tear | 12(12.90) | 25(30.50) | 0.004 |
| LCL tear | 3(3.20) | 5(6.10) | 0.48 |
| MM tear | 25(26.90) | 27(32.90) | 0.38 |
| LM tear | 21(22.60) | 26(31.70) | 0.17 |
ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament; MCL, medial collateral ligament; LCL, lateral collateral ligament; MM, medial meniscus; LM, lateral meniscus.