Table 1 Unoperated and operated mean values and standard deviations of MMP-3 protein and GAG content in the synovial fluid
Measured outcome | Unoperated Mean ± SD (Range) | Operated Mean ± SD (Range) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
MMP3 content | 279.91 ± 108.57 | 443.08 ± 226.11 | 0.0132 |
(160.7–493.49) | (171.28–812.3) | ||
GAG content | 158.18 ± 70.01 | 119.21 ± 80.31 | 0.0487 |
(401.3–241.1) | (22.28–223.87) |