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Table 4 Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients between self-reported instability and laxity indices

From: Self-reported knee joint instability is related to passive mechanical stiffness in medial knee osteoarthritis

Variable

Pearson

Spearman

 

r

P

rho

P

Valgus laxity (°)

-0.17

0.148

-0.23

0.048*

Varus laxity (°)

-0.19

0.104

-0.17

0.149

Total laxity (°)

-0.19

0.102

-0.21

0.078

Valgus stiffness (Nm/°)

0.15

0.202

0.09

0.432

Varus stiffness (Nm/°)

0.12

0.306

0.13

0.272

Mid-range stiffness (Nm/°)

0.27

0.021*

0.26

0.026*

  1. * indicates significant correlation (P < 0.05).
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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