Table 3 Baseline BMLs (0 to 3) and baseline cartilage defects (0 to 4) predicting absolute changes in cartilage volume
Multivariable β (95% CI)† | Multivariable β (95% CI)‡ | |
|---|---|---|
Medial tibial | ||
BMLs | -24.5 (-47.0, -2.0)* | -14.4 (-40.9, +12.1) |
Cartilage defects | -33.7 (-60.3, -7.1)* | -5.0 (-43.6, +33.7) |
Medial femoral | ||
BMLs | -42.0 (-63.6, -20.5)** | -42.0 (-63.7, -20.4)** |
Cartilage defects | -17.2 (-34.7, +0.4) | -17.2 (-34.8, +0.4)# |
Lateral tibial | ||
BMLs | -35.2 (-56.1, -14.4)** | -35.5 (-58.5, -12.6)** |
Cartilage defects | -12.6 (-34.2, +9.0) | -21.7 (-50.2, +6.8) |
Lateral femoral | ||
BMLs | -22.1 (-39.5, -4.7)* | -22.1 (-39.5, -4.7)* |
Cartilage defects | -12.3 (-29.7, +5.1) | -12.3 (-29.7, +5.1) |