Variability of the Posterior Tibial Slope in Saudis: A Radiographic Study

Abstract

Aim The present study aimed to establish the normal range of the posterior tibial slope (PTS) angle in the Saudi adult population and to identify whether there was an association between the angle and gender or age. Materials and methods A total of 524 normal knee radiographs of 410 patients aged 18-85 years were included in the study. The PTS was measured using the anterior tibial cortex method. Data were matched with gender and age for statistical analysis. Results The mean physiological PTS angle was 13.6 ± 3.4˚(4˚(range: 3.8-23.9˚). Age and gender did not influence the PTS value (P >0.05). The two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test showed no interaction effect between age and gender on the PTS (P >0.05). Conclusions This study provided a reference range for the normal PTS among Saudis, which can assist in decision-making during different knee procedures. The PTS value did not significantly differ between male and female subjects, and there was no significant association between the PTS angle and age.