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Table 2 Clinical characteristics of patients (K/L 2, 3 and 4)

From: Vascular endothelial growth factor expression and their action in the synovial membranes of patients with painful knee osteoarthritis

Characteristic

K/L2 (n = 3)

K/L3 (n = 36)

K/L4 (n = 63)

Age (y)

72.0 ± 2.6

72.0 ± 4.2

73.9 ± 8.4

Male/Female, n

1/2

9/27

12/51

BMI (kg/m2)

25.8 ± 3.4

26.4 ± 4.3

25.7 ± 4.1

VAS (cm)

3.7 ± 2.5

6.9 ± 2.6

6.2 ± 2.6

  1. Data are mean ± standard error unless otherwise indicated
  2. BMI body mass index, VAS visual analogue pain scale, K/L Kellgren/Lawrence grade
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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