Table 3

Associations between baseline IPFP maximal area and changes in knee cartilage volume

 Multivariable*
β (95% CI)p Value
Men
 Medial tibial−0.09 (−0.97 to +0.78)0.837
 Lateral tibial+0.44 (−0.28 to +1.15)0.228
 Patellar−0.58 (−1.56 to +0.40)0.244
Women
 Medial tibial+1.56 (+0.69 to +2.42)0.001
 Lateral tibial+0.86 (+0.04 to +1.69)0.041
 Patellar+0.41 (−0.60 to +1.43)0.424
  • Dependent variables: changes in knee cartilage volume (% per annum); independent variable: IPFP maximal area (per cm2).

  • *Adjusted for age, height, weight and baseline tibial bone area.

  • IPFP, infrapatellar fat pad.