Table 8.
Effect of selected variables on tibias (coronal view/AP blocking screws)
| Parameters (mean, range) | MAD postoperative−goal (mm) | MPTA postoperative−goal (°) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Mean (range) | p value | n | Mean (range) | p value | |
| Number of coronal blocking screws | ||||||
| 1 blocking screw | 17 | 5.5 (0–23) | 0.478 | 28 | 1.3 (0–4) | 0.249 |
| 2+ blocking screw | 4 | 9.3 (1–22) | 6 | 2.2 (1–5) | ||
| Osteotomy distance from joint line | ||||||
| ≤10 cm (9.0, 7.7–9.9) | 6 | 10.5 (0–23) | 0.316 | 7 | 1.4 (0–3) | 0.782 |
| >10 cm (12.9, 10.2–23.7) | 20 | 5.9 (0–19) | 33 | 1.6 (0–5) | ||
| Amount of lengthening | ||||||
| ≤4 cm (3.0, 2.1–3.9) | 6 | 5.0 (0–10) | 0.666 | 9 | 1.6 (0–3) | 0.552 |
| >4 cm (5.2, 4.1–6.1) | 6 | 6.5 (0–19) | 7 | 2.0 (0–5) | ||
MPTA, medial proximal tibial angle; MAD, mechanical axis deviation