Table 2 Correlation coefficients between the knee joint angles and histological scores in SAMP8
| Â | Knee flexion angle | Knee extension angle |
|---|---|---|
Modified Mankin score | r = 0.72 (p = 0.001) | r =  − 0.48 (p = 0.009) |
OARSI score | r = 0.71 (p = 0.001) | r =  − 0.48 (p = 0.006) |
Osteophyte formation score | r = 0.71 (p = 0.001) | r =  − 0.48 (p = 0.01) |
Synovial lining cell layer score | r = 0.69 (p = 0.001) | r =  − 0.41 (p = 0.029) |