Table 2.
Association between patellofemoral geometrical indices and the prevalence of increased signal intensity at the patellar tendon
| Univariable analysis Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value | Multivariable analysis* Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insall-Salvati ratio (per 0.1) | 0.80 (0.66, 0.97) | 0.02 | 0.80 (0.66, 0.97) | 0.02 |
| Patellofemoral congruence angle (per 5 degrees) | 0.94 (0.88, 1.00) | 0.04 | 0.91 (0.85, 0.98) | 0.01 |
| Sulcus angle (per 5 degrees) | 0.95 (0.82, 1.10) | 0.48 | 0.95 (0.82, 1.11) | 0.52 |
| Lateral condyle-patella angle (per 5 degrees) | 0.98 (0.79, 1.20) | 0.81 | 0.98 (0.79, 1.21) | 0.82 |
CI confidence interval
*Adjusted for age, gender, and body mass index