Table 3.
Pairwise comparisons between intervention groups for mean changes (MC) in infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) morphology between baseline and 18-month follow-up, adjusted for baseline values of the outcome, baseline BMI, and sex.
| Intervention group | E vs. D (95% CI) | E vs. D+E (95% CI) | D vs. D+E (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPFP parameter | |||
| Volume [mm3] | 370 (−328, 1068) | 759a (68, 1450) | 389 (−307, 1085) |
| Anterior surface area [mm2] | 4.7 (−65.9, 75.4) | 50.7 (−19.7, 121.0) | 45.9 (−25.1, 117.0) |
| Posterior surface area [mm2] | 51.6 (−38.6, 141.7) | 91.7a (2.3, 181.0) | 40.1 (−49.8, 130.1) |
| Mean thickness [mm] | 0.00 (−0.13, 0.13) | 0.01 (−0.11, 0.14) | 0.01 (−0.11, 0.14) |
| Maximal thickness [mm] | 0.17 (−0.18, 0.51) | 0.07 (−0.27, 0.40) | −0.10 (−0.44, 0.24) |
CI = confidence interval,
a
p<0.05, E = exercise, D = diet, D+E = diet + exercise, vs. = versus