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Table 4 The relationship between the location, scope, extent of intervertebral disc degeneration, and SAV

From: Correlations between the sagittal plane parameters of the spine and pelvis and lumbar disc degeneration

 

SAV ≤ 29°

(mean ± SD, n = 139)

SAV > 29°

(mean ± SD, n = 145)

P

Location

3.978 ± 0.846

3.636 ± 0.886

0.088

Scope

1.93 ± 1.053

2.42 ± 1.370

0.077

Extent

3.53 ± 0.548

3.70 ± 0.847

0.304

Overall degree

20.27 ± 2.675

22.64 ± 3.872

0.002**

  1. Note: t test (bilateral); **P < 0.01;
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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