Table 3.
Metabolic markers for the osteoarthritis and control groups.
| Variable | Osteoarthritis patients (n = 70) | Controls (n = 70) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.6 ± 1.2 | 1.4 ± 0.8 | 0.249 |
| LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.0 ± 0.9 | 3.9 ± 1.0 | 0.630 |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 1.7 ± 0.5 | 0.026 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.8 ± 1.1 | 5.8 ± 1.2 | 0.892 |
| hs-CRP (mg/L) | 1.89 ± 1.14 | 1.42 ± 0.96 | 0.093 |
| eGFR (mL/mg/1.73 m2) | 83 ± 15 | 83 ± 12 | 0.991 |
| Urea (mmol/L) | 6.0 ± 2.0 | 5.2 ± 1.2 | 0.017 |
| White blood cells (109/L) | 6.5 ± 1.4 | 5.7 ± 1.9 | 0.010 |
| Platelets (109/L) | 243 ± 57 | 227 ± 55 | 0.123 |
| MMP-3 (ng/mL) | 14.1 ± 6.54 | 10.9 ± 5.94 | 0.004 |
| Adiponectin (ng/mL) | 8131 ± 5681 | 9664 ± 3897 | 0.066 |
| Leptin (ng/mL) | 3.7 ± 5.14 | 2.20 ± 1.85 | 0.022 |
LDL: low-density lipoprotein, HDL: high-density lipoprotein, hs-CRP: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, eGFR: estimated glomerular filtration rate, and MMP-3: matrix metalloproteinase 3.
All variables are adjusted for body mass index.