Table 4 Secondary outcome measures expressed as median and IQR
Time Point | Anterolateral Incision | Midline Incision | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KOOS | Pre-operative | 47 (13) | 50 (15) | n.s |
1 Year | 92 (20) | 92 (24) | n.s | |
EQ5D | Pre-operative | 70 (20) | 70 (20) | n.s |
1 year | 90 (15) | 90 (18) | n.s | |
OKS | Pre-operative | 18 (17) | 17 (16) | n.s |
1 year | 45 (20) | 45 (20) | n.s | |
FJS | 6 Weeks | 20 (34) | 19 (30) | n.s |
6 Months | 58 (29) | 63 (50) | n.s | |
12 Months | 77 (31) | 79 (21) | n.s | |
Length of scar (cm) | Post-operative | 16 (15–17) | 17 (15–18) | n.s |
Patient knee preference (%) | Post-operative | 24% | 17% | n.s |
Range of movement (degrees) | Pre-operative | 110 (95–125) | 115 (94–129) | n.s |
12 months | 120 (101–127) | 114 (101–125) | n.s | |
Maximal flexion (degrees) | Pre-operative | 116 (105–125) | 121 (105–130) | n.s |
12 Months | 116 (102–130) | 116 (100–125) | n.s |