Table 1.
Percent Change in Graft Dimensions Following Testing∗
| Native | 95% CI | Suture-Reinforced | 95% CI | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medial width | –21.05 ± 2.94% | –18.17% to – 23.93% | –5.80 ± 4.17% | –1.71% to – 9.89% | .001 |
| Lateral width | –19.29 ± 1.64% | –17.68% to –20.90% | –5.45 ± 3.70% | –1.82% to –9.08% | <.001 |
| Anterior length | +14.50 ± 3.13% | +11.43% to +17.57% | +6.36 ± 3.50% | +2.93% to +9.79% | .013 |
| Posterior length | +13.68 ± 2.64% | +11.09% to +16.27% | +6.00 ± 1.53% | +4.50% to +7.50% | .002 |
| Medial thickness | –17.93 ± 3.80% | –14.21% to – 21.65% | –4.38 ± 5.12% | 0.00% to –9.40% | .005 |
| Central thickness | –16.11 ± 3.19% | –12.98% to – 19.24% | –7.03 ± 5.28% | –1.86% to –12.20% | .026 |
| Lateral thickness | –20.80 ± 2.54% | –18.31% to –23.29% | –4.55 ± 4.55% | –0.09% to –9.01% | <.001 |
CI, confidence interval.
∗
Values demonstrate average ± standard deviation; (+) values indicate material lengthening and (–) values indicate material shrinkage.