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Table 2 TUG, 6MW and 30 MW test performance, mean (95% CI), of TKA recipients and controls
| Walk test | TKA | Controls | Between group comparison, P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUG (TKA : n = 29, Controls: n = 42) | Time, second (median, IQR) | 7.4 (6.3 to 9.0) | 5.0 (4.2 to 6.0) | <0.001 |
| 6MW test (TKA: n = 32; Controls n = 43) | Distance, meters | 423.5 (380.1 to 466.8) | 582.1 (559.9 to 604.2) | <0.001 |
| Speed, meters per second | 1.18 (1.07 to 1.29) | 1.61 (1.55 to 1.67) | <0.001 | |
| 30MW test (TKA n = 32; Controls n = 43) | Distance, meters | 2108 (1837 to 2381) | 3086 (2981 to 3191) | <0.001 |
| Average step length, meters | 0.68 (0.64 to 0.72) | 0.81 (0.78 to 0.83) | <0.001 | |
| Cadence, steps per minute | 112 (107 to 117) | 124 (120 to 128) | <0.001 | |
| Speed, meters per second | 1.17 (1.02 to 1.32) | 1.71 (1.65 to 1.77) | <0.001 |
