Table 1 MRI measurements of tendons, and the predicted and actual graft diameters (n = 112). The values are indicated as mean (95% CI)
Cross sectional measurements done on MRI (mm) | Diameter (mm) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SemiT, larger diameter | SemiT, smaller diameter | Gracilis, larger diameter | Gracilis, smaller diameter | Predicted graft diameter | Actual graft diameter | |
Senior orthopedic resident | 5.1 (5–5.3) | 3.8 (3.7–3.9) | 4.5 (4.3–4.6) | 2.7 (2.6–2.8) | 7.9 (7.8–8) | 7.7 (7.6–7.9) |
Junior medical officer | 5 (4.9–5.2) | 3.6 (3.5–3.7) | 4.3 (4.1–4.4) | 2.6 (2.5–2.7) | 7.6 (7.5–7.8) | 7.7 (7.6–7.9) |
Average | 5.1 (5–5.2) | 3.7 (3.6–3.8) | 4.4 (4.2–4.5) | 2.6 (2.6–2.7) | 7.8 (7.6–7.9) | 7.7 (7.6–7.9) |