TABLE 2.
Comparison of Outcome Scoresa
| 5-Strand Group (n = 25) | 4-Strand Group (n = 20) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative scores | |||
| Lysholm | 72.6 ± 16.4 | 70.5 ± 14.5 | .478 |
| KOOS Symptoms | 79.7 ± 17.7 | 76.1 ± 13.3 | .384 |
| KOOS Pain | 86.7 ± 14.0 | 79.2 ± 14.4 | .073 |
| KOOS Activities of Daily Living | 88.1 ± 11.6 | 87.4 ± 9.9 | .544 |
| KOOS Sports | 45.2 ± 28.1 | 33.3 ± 28.7 | .128 |
| KOOS Quality of Life | 47.5 ± 19.8 | 49.7 ± 16.4 | .305 |
| SF-36 PCS | 47.4 ± 7.3 | 44.4 ± 6.3 | .144 |
| SF-36 MCS | 50.3 ± 9.5 | 53.9 ± 5.3 | .235 |
| Postoperative scores at latest follow-up | |||
| Lysholm | 90.4 ± 8.1 | 88.5 ± 10.5 | .579 |
| KOOS Symptoms | 88.1 ± 11.9 | 89.1 ± 10.7 | .826 |
| KOOS Pain | 93.6 ± 9.3 | 93.6 ± 6.5 | .458 |
| KOOS Activities of Daily Living | 96.5 ± 8.7 | 96.0 ± 5.4 | .519 |
| KOOS Sports | 85.4 ± 14.3 | 83.5 ± 17.1 | .693 |
| KOOS Quality of Life | 66.8 ± 21.6 | 69.1 ± 13.2 | .991 |
| SF-36 PCS | 52.7 ± 4.8 | 53.9 ± 3.8 | .591 |
| SF-36 MCS | 52.0 ± 10.6 | 56.2 ± 5.9 | .209 |
aData are shown as mean ± SD. KOOS, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score; MCS, Mental Component Summary; PCS, Physical Component Summary; SF-36, Short Form–36.