TABLE 2.
Results of Imaging Evaluationa
| Variable | Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Caton-Deschamps index | <.001 b,c; .281d | |
| Preoperative | 1.37 (1.25-1.7) | |
| Postoperative | ||
| Immediate | 1.02 (0.90-1.12) | |
| Later follow-up | 1.02 (0.90-1.12) | |
| TT-TG, preoperative, mm | 16.15 (7-24) | |
| Amount of distalization, mm | 8.80 (4-16) | |
| Trochlear dysplasia (Dejour classification), n (%) | ||
| Type A | 7 (22.6) | |
| Type B | 2 (6.5) | |
| Type C | 12 (38.7) | |
| Type D | 10 (32.3) |
aMeasurements are expressed as mean (range) unless otherwise indicated. Bolded value indicates statistical significance (P < .05). TT-TG, tibial tubercle–trochlear groove distance.
bPaired t test between pre- and immediate postoperative assessments.
cPaired t test between pre- and late postoperative assessments.
dPaired t test between immediate postoperative and late postoperative assessments.