Table 7 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with the large variation (> 2°) of the DFVA due to limb position of the valgus knees
Parameters | variation ≥ 2° (n = 6) | variation < 2° (n = 94) | Univariate P value | Multivariate P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 69.5 ± 9.8 | 70.9 ± 11.4 | 0.778 | |
Sex | M 3 F 3 | M 15 F 79 | 0.064 | 0.922 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.4 ± 3.5 | 24.7 ± 4.4 | 0.698 | |
Height (cm) | 160.2 ± 8.0 | 152.8 ± 8.1 | 0.033 | 0.064 |
HKA angle (degree) | 7.7 ± 7.6 | 7.8 ± 5.6 | 0.971 | |
Coronal bowing angle (degree) | 2.1 ± 3.3 | 1.9 ± 2.8 | 0.829 | |
Sagittal bowing angle (degree) | 14.4 ± 1.6 | 10.3 ± 2.7 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |