Table 1.
Summary of mean stiffness [N/mm] and the interquartile range [N/mm] for the medial compartment depending on release steps and knee joint flexion
| Flexion knee joint | 0° | 30° | 60° | 90° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 26.8 (11.2) | 24.5 (6.3) | 24.0 (3.6) | 25.6 (3.7) |
| Iliotibial band | 22.6 (4.6) | 25.1 (6.0) | 26.2 (5.0) | 28.0 (2.2) |
| Popliteus muscle | 24.6 (9.1) | 23.9 (4.2) | 24.2 (8.7) | 25.1 (5.7) |
| Lateral collateral ligament | 23.9 (2.0) | 23.5 (6.1) | 23.5 (5.6) | 23.1 (5.5) |
| Posterolateral capsule | 25.5 (8.2) | 23.6 (6.9) | 25.6 (3.8) | 22.4 (3.7) |
| Posterior cruciate ligament | 23.8 (2.6) | 20.1 (6.6) | 19.5 (8.2) | 20.5 (5.7) |