Table 3.
Meniscal Abnormalities. a
| Parameter (Present/Absent) | Controls b (n = 168) | AKOA a (n = 106) | Adjusted Odds Ratio | P c,d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical tear | 7 (4) | 12 (11) | 2.28 (0.84-6.14) | 0.104 |
| Horizontal tear | 41 (24) | 21 (20) | 0.68 (0.36-1.27) | 0.225 |
| Complex tear | 10 (6) | 10 (9) | 1.59 (0.62-4.09) | 0.333 |
| Root tear | 6 (4) | 17 (16) | 4.64 (1.61-13.34) | 0.004 |
| Meniscal extrusion | 8 (5) | 25 (24) | 6.30 (2.57-15.49) | <0.001 |
| Flap tear e | 0 (0) | 3 (3) | ||
| Bucket handle tear e | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
AKOA = accelerated knee osteoarthritis.
a
Assessed at index time point.
b
Types of meniscal abnormalities are listed as number of abnormalities observed, with percentage in parentheses; more than 1 type of abnormality could occur in the same knee therefore percentages do not add up to 100%.
c
Significant values are in boldface.
d
Multivariable logistic regression adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, and race.
e
Case numbers not adequate for statistical test.