From: Giant ventral hernia—relationship between abdominal wall muscle strength and hernia area
Area derived from clinical measurements | n | Spearman R | t(N-2) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Flexion 30 o/s | 52 | −0.33 | −2.50 | 0.016 |
Flexion 60 o/s | 51 | −0.30 | −2.16 | 0.035 |
Extension 30 o/s | 52 | −0.34 | −2.53 | 0.015 |
Extension 60 o/s | 52 | −0.31 | −2.30 | 0.026 |
Isometric contraction | 51 | −0.32 | −2.33 | 0.024 |