TABLE 5.
Histological Results of Meniscal GAG Stain Intensity for Meniscal Root Tear and Control Groupsa
| GAG Stain Intensity (0-3) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Lateral | Covered | 2 (2, 3) |
| Uncovered | 2 (2, 3) | ||
| Medial | Covered | 2 (1.25, 3) | |
| Uncovered | 2 (1,2) | ||
| ALMRT | Lateral | Covered | 1.5 (1, 2.75) |
| Uncovered | 2 (1, 3) | ||
| Medial | Covered | 3 (2, 3) | |
| Uncovered | 1 (0.25, 1) | ||
| AMMRT | Lateral | Covered | 2 (1, 3) |
| Uncovered | 2 (1, 2) | ||
| Medial | Covered | 0 (0, 2.25) | |
| Uncovered | 0 (0, 0.75) |
aValues are presented as median (interquartile range). Values in boldface indicate statistical significance (P < .05 when compared with the control group). ALMRT, anterolateral meniscal root tear; AMMRT, anteromedial meniscal root tear; GAG, glycosaminoglycan.