Table 1.
Characterization of the sample
| Variable | ATFL repair group (n = 49) | ATFL non-repair group (n = 35) | Pa value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | 33.3 ± 8.4 | 35.6 ± 9.9 | n.s |
| Sex | n.s | ||
| Male | 32 | 21 | |
| Female | 17 | 14 | |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.0 ± 2.5 | 23.8 ± 3.2 | n.s |
| OCD | 18 | 13 | n.s |
| VAS | 6.1 ± 1.8 | 6.3 ± 1.9 | n.s |
| AOFAS | 69.7 ± 9.5 | 72.7 ± 9.3 | n.s |
| KAFS | 66.6 ± 9.2 | 68.9 ± 10.4 | n.s |
| ATT, mm | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 7.5 ± 1.8 | n.s |
| Disease duration, mo | 15.8 ± 3.0 | 16.3 ± 3.1 | n.s |
BMI Body Mass Index, OCD Osteochondral Defect, VAS Visual analogue scale, AOFAS American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, KAFS Karlsson Ankle Function Score, ATT Anterior Talar Translation, n.s. non-significant