TABLE 5.
Radiographic Characteristics Between Patients Who Underwent ACL Reconstruction and Nonoperative Treatment of ACL Injurya
| Operatively Treated (n = 64) | Nonoperatively Treated (n = 20) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Involved OA (yes), % | |||
| Medial compartment | 15.6 (6.5 to 24.8) | 5.0 (−5.5 to 15.5) | .447 |
| Lateral compartment | 12.5 (4.2 to 20.8) | 5.0 (−5.5 to 15.5) | .679 |
| Medial or lateral compartment | 23.4 (12.8 to 34.1) | 5.0 (−5.5 to 15.5) | .102 |
| Uninvolved OA (yes), % | |||
| Medial compartment | 6.3 (0.2 to 12.3) | 0.0 (0.0 to 0.0) | .568 |
| Lateral compartment | 6.3 (0.2 to 12.3) | 5.0 (−5.5 to 15.5) | >.999 |
| Medial or lateral compartment | 9.4 (2.0 to 16.7) | 5.0 (−5.5 to 15.5) | >.999 |
| Minimum JSW difference,b mm | |||
| Medial compartment | 0.0 (−0.3 to 0.3) | 0.0 (−0.5 to 0.4) | .978 |
| Lateral compartment | −0.5 (−0.8 to 20.2) | −0.3 (−0.9 to 0.4) | .439 |
a
Values within parentheses are 95% CIs. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; JSW, joint space width; OA, osteoarthritis.
b
JSW data include 82 of 84 patients.