Table 6 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with the large variation (≥ 2°) of the DFVA due to limb position of the varus knees
Parameters | variation ≥ 2° (n = 18) | variation < 2° (n = 82) | Univariate P value | Multivariate P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 75.2 ± 9.1 | 74.2 ± 8.4 | 0.667 | |
Sex | M 2 F 16 | M 26 F 56 | 0.058 | 0.456 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 26.0 ± 4.0 | 26.4 ± 3.9 | 0.707 | |
Height (cm) | 152.5 ± 8.4 | 154.9 ± 9.0 | 0.286 | |
HKA angle (degree) | 9.5 ± 4.4 | 8.6 ± 5.1 | 0.442 | |
Coronal bowing angle (degree) | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 2.9 ± 2.7 | 0.001 | 0.219 |
Sagittal bowing angle (degree) | 13.8 ± 2.1 | 11.0 ± 2.8 | < 0.001 | 0.001 |