TABLE 4.
Mean T2 relaxation time (milliseconds) in the cartilage of each region of interest is presented for all 27 participants
| Injured | Uninjured | ILR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFC—anterior | 46.8 (2.9) | 47.1 (2.7) | 0.99 | 0.97–1.02 | .624 |
| LFC—weightbearing | 46.9 (3.3) | 47.5 (4.3) | 0.99 | 0.96–1.03 | .484 |
| LFC—posterior | 42.9 (4.4) | 42.7 (5.2) | 1.01 | 0.96–1.06 | .897 |
| LTC—weightbearing | 41.7 (3.7) | 42.6 (4.6) | 0.99 | 0.94–1.04 | .446 |
| MFC—anterior | 46.9 (3.7) | 46.4 (3.6) | 1.02 | 0.97–1.06 | .608 |
| MFC—weightbearing | 46.7 (4.0) | 46.9 (3.6) | 1.00 | 0.96–1.04 | .826 |
| MFC—posterior | 42.3 (5.6) | 40.8 (4.5) | 1.05 | 0.98–1.12 | .300 |
| MTC—weightbearing | 43.0 (4.1) | 42.3 (3.7) | 1.02 | 0.97– 1.08 | .611 |
| Patella | 39.0 (2.6) | 39.4 (3.1) | 0.99 | 0.97–1.02 | .468 |
Note: Values in parentheses are SDs. The interlimb ratio (ILR) is presented with its 95% confidence interval.
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; LFC, lateral femoral condyle; LTC, lateral tibial condyle; MFC, medial femoral condyle; MTC, medial tibial condyle; p, p value.