Table 1.
Comparison of preoperative and postoperative physical examination, stress radiography, and LGDT findings
| Examinations | Preoperative (n = 49) | Postoperative (n = 49) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDT | 3+:40 2+:9 1+: 0 Negative: 0 |
3+:5 2+:2 1+: 22 Negative: 20 |
<0.001 |
| Varus stress test at 30° of knee flexion | 3+:11 2+:12 1+:26 Negative: 0 |
3+:1 2+:7 1+:15 Negative: 26 |
<0.001 |
| Dial test (mean ± SSD, °) | 18.0 ± 14.4 | 1.2 ± 7.5 | <0.001 |
| PTT (mean ± SSD) by stress radiography (mm) | 18.4 ± 9.2 | 5.2 ± 5.0 | <0.001 |
| LGDT | Positive: 49 Negative: 0 |
Positive: 11 Negative: 38 |
<0.001 |
LGDT, lateral‐gutter drive through; PDT, posterior drawer test; PTT, posterior tibial translation; SSD, side‐to‐side difference