Table 1

Mean and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for joint space width (JSW) and subchondral cortical thickness (SCT), measured in millimetres, in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptured and uninjured knees in the medial and lateral compartments

Medial compartmentLateral compartment
Mean (mm)95% CI
(mm)
Mean (mm)95% CI
(mm)
JSW: ACL ruptured knee4.834.30 to 5.366.395.85 to 6.93
JSW: uninjured knee5.054.62 to 5.496.165.56 to 6.76
SCT: ACL ruptured knee0.960.83 to 1.760.630.54 to 0.72
SCT: uninjured knee0.960.81 to 1.220.620.55 to 0.70