Table 2.
Histological analysis of articular cartilage
Group | N | Mankin score | STD | p value | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFC | Control | 12 | 1.55 | 0.6 | 0.009 |
Vit D Def | 13 | 3.53 | 2.42 | ||
MFC | Control | 12 | 1.55 | 0.6 | 0.035 |
Vit D Def | 13 | 4.23 | 4.1 |
p value corresponds to comparison of control and study group in LFC and MFC, respectively
Vit D Def vitamin D deficiency group, LFC lateral femoral condyle, MFC medial femoral condyle