Table 1 Stifle contact mechanics – all groups
Outcome measure | Contact area (mm2) | Peak contact pressure (MPa) | Mean contact pressure (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal stifle (Control) | 114.75 ± 17.51 | 1.67 ± 0.35 | 0.73 ± 0.12 |
Condylar defect, Meniscus intact | 93.25 ± 20.50 (0.015) | 1.20 ± 0.38* (0.001) | 0.65 ± 0.15* (0.007) |
OATS treated, meniscus intact | 110.00 ± 19.33 (0.176) | 1.80 ± 0.64 (0.412) | 0.76 ± 0.20 (0.558) |
Condylar defect, meniscus removed | 53.25 ± 17.72* (0.000) | 2.99 ± 1.33* (0.001) | 1.01 ± 0.36 (0.026) |
OATS treated, meniscus removed | 51.63 ± 24.28* (0.002) | 2.79 ± 1.50 (0.051) | 1.16 ± 0.50 (0.039) |