Parameter | D1 | D21 | P value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Median | IQR | Median | IQR | ||
Passive flexion (°) | 85.0 | [70.0-92.5] | 100.0 | [92.5-107.5] | < 0.001* |
AEL (°) | 15.0 | [2.5–27.5] | 0.0 | [0.0-7.5] | 0.017* |
Circumference at base of patella (cm) | 45.0 | [43.0-47.5] | 42.0** | [41.0-44.7] | 0.023* |
Circumference + 15 cm from base of patella (cm) | 48.5 | [45.7–55.7] | 44.5** | [42.0-51.2] | 0.075 |
Circumference − 20 cm from base of patella (cm) | 36.0 | [34.0-38.2] | 34.0** | [31.5–37.5] | 0.241 |
Joint effusion (1=+, 2=++, 3=+++) | 3.0 | [2.0–3.0] | 2.0 | [1.0–2.0] | < 0.001* |
Pain at rest (VNRS) | 3.0 | [2.0–4.0] | 2.0 | [0.0-3.5] | 0.052 |
Pain during activity (VNRS) | 4.0 | [2.5–6.5] | 3.0 | [1.5–4.5] | 0.096 |
6MWT (m) | 194.0 | [150.0-265.0] | 340.0 | [281.7–415.0] | < 0.001* |
KOOS (/68) | 49.0 | [35.0-53.5] | 24.0 | [15.5–34.5] | < 0.001* |