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Table 3 Incidence of HIZ on lumbar MR images in various body weight groups (n = 637)

From: Factors associated with lumbar disc high-intensity zone (HIZ) on T2-weighted magnetic resonance image: a retrospective study of 3185 discs in 637 patients

Body weight (kg)

HIZ

Total

Present

Absent

Incidence rate (%)

< 50

2

29

6.45

31

50–59.5

20

71

21.98

91

60–69.5

70

137

33.82

207

70–79.5

61

122

33.33

183

80–89.5

37

59

38.54

96

> = 90

11

18

37.93

29

  1. χ2 = 16.384, P = 0.006
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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