TABLE 3.
Measurements of the Subchondral Bone Portion of the Tibial Plateaua
| Variable: Group | All (n = 88) | Males (n = 27) | Females (n = 61) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTS, deg | |||
| ACL | −1.9 ± 3.6 | −3.8 ± 3.1 | −1.1 ± 3.6 |
| Control | −3.3 ± 3.1 | −3.6 ± 2.8 | −3.2 ± 3.3 |
| MTS, deg | |||
| ACL | −3.7 ± 2.7 | −4.5 ± 2.6 | −3.3 ± 2.7 |
| Control | −3.9± 3.2 | −4.2 ± 2.8 | −3.7 ± 3.4 |
| CTS, deg | |||
| ACL | 1.1 ± 1.7 | 1.4 ± 1.3 | 0.9 ± 1.8 |
| Control | 0.9 ± 1.8 | 1.3 ± 1.7 | 0.7 ± 1.9 |
| MTD, mm | |||
| ACL | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.4 ± 0.6 | 1.3 ± 0.4 |
| Control | 1.4 ± 0.6 | 1.4 ± 0.6 | 1.3 ± 0.6 |
Data from the uninjured knees of the ACL-injured athletes and the corresponding sides of the controls. Values in mean ± SD. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; CTS, coronal tibial slope; LTS, lateral tibial plateau slope; MTS, medial tibial plateau slope; MTD, depth of the medial tibial plateau.