Table 4 Findings of statistical analysis
From: Biomechanical testing of transcapsular meniscal repair
The subject of comparison | Widening after cyclic load | Ultimate failure load | Stiffness |
|---|---|---|---|
①Suture techniques | |||
Group 1 vs. Group 5 | *P = 0.035 | *P = 0.001 | P = 0.442 |
Group 4 vs. Group 7 | P = 0.734 | P = 0.921 | P = 0.921 |
②Suture methods | |||
(A) vertical vs. horizontal suture | |||
Group 1 vs. Group 4 | *P = 0.002 | P = 0.247 | P = 0.762 |
Group 5 vs. Group 7 | P = 0.278 | *P = 0.018 | P = 0.829 |
(B) parallel vs. stacked suture | |||
Group 2 vs. Group 3 | P = 0.622 | *P = 0.002 | P = 0.131 |
③Number of sutures | |||
Group 1 vs. Group 2 | P = 0.762 | *P = 0.001 | P = 0.462 |
Group 5 vs. Group 6 | P = 0.09 | *P = 0.022 | *P = 0.036 |