Correlation of Detachment of Proximal Tibia Superficial Medial Collateral Ligament and Medial Meniscus Extrusion with Knee Osteoarthritis.

A detached proximal tibia sMCL and an extruded MM were individually found to have a strong association (Chi-square test) and a positive linear correlation (Pearson's test) with the arthritic condition of the knee. This would suggest a role of both these variables in the progression of knee OA. They can thus be used as prognostic markers for knee OA as well as an important target in the management of knee OA.