Table 3

Backward stepwise regression in blocks for associations with KOOS ADL

Regression
VariablesAdjusted R2R2coefficient (β)95% CIp Value
KOOS ADL0.1160.122
Person characteristics0.122<0.001
 Age0.044−0.30(−0.43 to −0.16)<0.001
 Sex, female0.021−5.77(−9.24 to −2.30)0.001
 BMI0.056−0.97(−1.37 to −0.58)<0.001
Model intercept107.4(95.0 to 119.7)
  • Elimination criteria p≤0.10.

  • Stepwise elimination of blocks of independent variables: previous meniscus surgery (p=0.926), other findings at arthroscopy (p=0.353), meniscal pathology (p=0.157), cartilage pathology (p=0.308).

  • Individual R2 values may not add up to total R2 due to rounding.

  • ADL, function in daily living; BMI, body mass index; KOOS, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score.