Variables | Group 1 (25) | Group 2 (25) | Group 3 (25) | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
OKS* | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 3 months | 33.7 ± 4.3 | 32.2 ± 5.3 | 32.4 ± 4.9 | n.s. |
 12 months | 37.8 ± 4.6 | 37 ± 4.7 | 37.6 ± 4.4 | n.s. |
 2 years | 41.2 ± 5.2 | 39.6 ± 5.2 | 40.8 ± 3.8 | n.s |
WOMAC | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 3 months | 34.2 ± 10 | 35 ± 8.4 | 36 ± 9.4 | n.s. |
 12 months | 23.8 ± 10.6 | 26 ± 8.8 | 26.4 ± 8 | 0.05^ |
 2 years | 18.8 ± 13.5 | 22 ± 8.8 | 23 ± 9.8 | n.s. |
ROM** | 126.2° ± 4.7 | 121.5 ± 2.7 | 123.9 ± 3.1 | 0.0002^/0.03§/0.009* |