Table 4.
Comparison of the median maximum contact pressure (in megapascals) among the three pelvic positions
| Group | Standard positiona | Supine position | Standing position | ||||
| Median (range) | Median (range) | Difference of mediansb | p valueb | Median (range) | Difference of mediansc | p valuec | |
| Hip dysplasia (n = 32) | 7.4 (4.3-15) | 5.8 (3.5-12) | -1.1 | < 0.001 | 7.3 (4.1-14) | -0.1 | > 0.99 |
| Control (n = 16) | 3.2 (2.2-4.5) | 2.5 (2.0-3.2) | -0.7 | < 0.001 | 3.5 (2.2-4.4) | 0.1 | 0.84 |
| p valued | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | ||||
Standard pelvic position was defined as that where the CT scanner coordinate system matches the anterior pelvic plane coordinate system.
Supine versus standard position.
Standing versus standard position.
Hip dysplasia versus control group.