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Comparison of the radiological outcomes
| Meniscectomy group (n = 90) | Conservative group (n = 56) | P-value† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKAA† (varus, °) | 4.3 ± 2.3 | 3.6 ± 2.5 | 0.04 |
| Width of medial joint space† (mm) | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 3.5 ± 1.2 | 0.03 |
| K-L grade‡ | |||
| Grade I | 3 | 5 | 0.03 |
| Grade II | 25 | 22 | |
| Grade III | 45 | 26 | |
| Grade IV | 17 | 3 | |
†Independent t-test. ‡Fisher’s exact test. The p-values reflect the results of inter-group comparisons, with p < 0.05 indicating significance. HKAA Hip-knee-ankle angle, K-L Kellgren-Lawrence
