Table 2 Factors associated with the VAS score on univariate analyses
From: Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in arthroscopic repair for discoid lateral meniscus tears
Characteristic | VAS for pain | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | VAS for pain, | P Value | |
Age, y | |||
Age ≤ 30 | 14 | 1.1 ± 1.1 | 0.169 |
Age > 30 | 15 | 1.7 ± 0.9 | |
Gender | |||
Male | 11 | 1.2 ± 1.2 | 0.436 |
Female | 18 | 1.5 ± 0.9 | |
Symptom duration, m | |||
Duration ≤3 | 10 | 1.4 ± 1.2 | 0.835 |
Duration > 3 | 19 | 1.4 ± 1.0 | |
Type of DLM | |||
Complete DLM | 17 | 1.4 ± 1.1 | 0.993 |
Incomplete DLM | 12 | 1.4 ± 1.0 | |
Repaired meniscal zone | |||
R-R | 21 | 1.6 ± 1.1 | 0.079 |
W-R | 8 | 0.8 ± 0.7 | |
Duration of follow-up, m | |||
Duration < 24 | 17 | 1.6 ± 1.0 | 0.158 |
Duration ≥24 | 12 | 1.0 ± 1.0 | |