Table 2 Waist-hip (W-H) ratio and range of movement (ROM) in patients of short versus normal stature undergoing total knee arthroplasty
Variables | Group short stature (n = 10) | Group normal stature (n = 10) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
W-H ratio baseline | 0.92 ± 0.05 (0.85–1.02) | 0.90 ± 0.06 (0.80–1.00) | 0.29 |
W-H ratio at 6 months | 0.95 ± 0.07 (0.86-1.07) | 0.92 ± 0.05 (0.83–0.98) | 0.91 |
ROM baseline, degrees | 74.50 ± 20.34 (45–100) | 89 ± 12.87 (60–100) | 0.07 |
ROM at 6 months, degrees | 110 ± 9.42 (90–120) | 109 ± 11.97 (90–130) | 0.72 |