Table 1.
Baseline characteristics by allocation group. Values for continuous variables are mean (range) and number for categorical variables
| Variables | Group MP (n = 33) | Group C (n = 28) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 65 (55–79) | 69 (56–80) |
| Sex (F/M) | 20/13 | 13/15 |
| BMI | 32 (21–48) | 30 (22–43) |
| ASA, n (%) | ||
| I | 10 (30) | 4 (14) |
| II | 23 (70) | 21 (75) |
| III | – | 3 (11) |
| Side of surgery (L/R) | 19/14 | 17/11 |
| Oxford Knee Score | 36 (23–49) a | 34 (19–50) |
| Range of motion | 106 (75–134) | 108 (64–131) |
| Preoperative VAS score | 4.3 (0–61) | 1.9 (0–32) |
a
n = 31.
VAS: visual analog scale