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Table 2 comparison of predictors between groups

From: The combined utilization of predictors seems more suitable to diagnose and predict rotator cuff tears

Predictors

RCT group (n = 139)

Control group (n = 57)

Mean difference (95% CI)

Effect size, Cohen’s d (95% CI)

P value

CSA, degree

35.36 ± 4.57

31.41 ± 4.09

3.95 (2.58 – 5.33)

0.89 (0.57 – 1.211)

 < 0.001

AI

0.69 ± 0.08

0.63 ± 0.08

0.05 (0.03 – 0.08)

0.75 (0.433 – 1.067)

 < 0.001

DRR

1.43 ± 0.10

1.31 ± 0.08

0.11 (0.09 – 0.14)

1.268 (0.935 – 1.601)

 < 0.001

GTA, degree

70.15 ± 7.38

64.75 ± 7.91

5.40 (3.06 – 7.74)

0.716 (0.4 – 1.033)

 < 0.001

  1. CSA critical shoulder angle, AI acromion index, DRR double-circle radius ratio, GTA greater tuberosity angle, CI confidence interval