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Table 2 T2 values (ms) of endplates zones (EPZ) with unloaded MRI (uMRI) and alMRI

From: Axial loading during MRI induces significant T2 value changes in vertebral endplates—a feasibility study on patients with low back pain

 

N

Minimum

Maximum

Mean

SD

p value

EPZ uMRI

55

22

75

36

12

0.01

EPZ alMRI

55

21

80

43

17

Inferior EPZ uMRI

25

23

75

42

15

< 0.001

Superior EPZ uMRI

30

22

49

31

7

Inferior EPZ alMRI

25

25

80

48

17

0.04

Superior EPZ alMRI

30

21

79

38

16