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Table 1 Comparison of patient characteristics (mean (SD))

From: Differences in gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life between males and females with knee osteoarthritis: a clinical trial

 

Males

Females

P*

 

(n = 49)

(n = 85)

 

Age

66.9 (12.3)

67.5 (9.8)

0.7

Height (m)

1.68 (0.7)

1.54 (1.8)

<0.001

Weight (kg)

87.2 (15.5)

75.6 (15.5)

<0.001

BMI (kg/m2)

30.6 (5.1)

31.8 (5.8)

0.2

K&L Grade 1

8

13

 

K&L Grade 2

8

17

 

K&L Grade 3

11

24

 

K&L Grade 4

13

22

0.93

  1. * P ≤ 0.05.
  2. Independent t-tests were performed to examine gender differences in age, height, weight and BMI. A Chi-square test was calculated for the relationship between K&L grade and gender. The latter test covers the entire distribution of K&L scores.
  3. BMI - Body Mass Index
  4. K&L - Kellgren and Lawrence radiographic grading scale
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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