Table 2.
Reference values among those with no patellofemoral joint full-thickness cartilage damage or knee pain (n=563).
| Mean (SD) | 2.5 Centile | 97.5 Centile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulcus angle (°) | 128.8(6.5) | 116.0 | 141.5 |
| Lateral trochlear inclination (°) | 27.1(4.4) | 18.6 | 35.7 |
| Medial trochlear inclination (°) | 31.5(5.1) | 21.5 | 41.4 |
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| Women (n=305)* | 32.2(5.1) | 22.1 | 42.3 |
| Men (n=258) | 30.6(4.8) | 21.1 | 40.1 |
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| Trochlear angle (°) | −0.6(2.7) | −6.0 | 4.7 |
| Patellar tilt angle (°) | 8.6(4.4) | 0.0 | 17.2 |
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| Women | 9.1(4.6) | 0.1 | 18.1 |
| Men | 8.1(4.1) | 0.1 | 16.0 |
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| Bisect offset (%) | 52.2(4.8) | 42.8 | 61.6 |
*
Only medial trochlear inclination and patellar tilt angle differed by sex, thus are reported separately here