Table 3 |
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Summary of study findings (significant associations*) |
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Associations with MRI features |
Associations with radiographic features |
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Biomechanical factors |
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Quadriceps strength |
Cartilage integrity in PF compartment, effusion and synovitis associated with lower quadriceps strength |
Joint space width in PF compartment associated with lower quadriceps strength |
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Hamstrings strength |
- |
- |
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Proprioceptive accuracy |
- |
- |
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Laxity |
Cartilage integrity in MTF compartment associated with lower varus-valgus laxity |
Joint space width in MTF compartment associated with lower varus-valgus laxity; joint space width in LTF compartment and osteophytes in LTF compartment associated with higher varus-valgus laxity |
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Physical examination findings |
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Bony tenderness |
- |
- |
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Crepitus |
Cartilage integrity in LTF compartment, osteophytes in MTF, LTF and PF compartment and effusion associated with presence of crepitus |
- |
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Bony enlargement |
- |
- |
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Palpable warmth |
- |
- |
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LTF, lateral tibiofemoral compartment; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; MTF, medial tibiofemoral compartment; PF, patellafemoral compartment. *P <0.05. |
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Knoop et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2012 14:R212 doi:10.1186/ar4050 |
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