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Table 4 The apoptosis indexes(PARP indexes) (Mean ± SD) between the convex side and the concave side of the vertebral growth plate (%)

From: Histomorphological study of the spinal growth plates from the convex side and the concave side in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Locations

 

Upper end

Apex

Lower end

Resting zone

Convex side

2.45 ± 0.31

2.27 ± 0.39

2.67 ± 0.52

 

Concave side

2.56 ± 0.6

2.41 ± 0.67

2.37 ± 0.35

Proliferative & Hypertrophic zone

Convex side

31.13 ± 6.79

32.70 ± 6.45*

31.69 ± 6.36

 

Concave side

31.37 ± 4.26#

24.00 ± 7.24*#+

32.02 ± 6.02+

  1. Note: * indicates statistical significant between convex side and concave side(P < 0.05);# indicates statistical significant between upper end vertebrae and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05); +indicates statistical significant between lower end vertebra and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05)
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X