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Table 1 The JOA and NDI scores at each follow-ups (n = 32, mean ± deviation)

From: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2-adsorbed β-tricalcium phosphate granules: a preliminary report

Variable

Before surgery

3 months

12 months

Final follow-up

JOA score

7.4 ± 1.2a

10.6 ± 1.7

11.7 ± 1.1

11.0 ± 1.8

NDI score

43.1 ± 9.0b

23.8 ± 4.1

19.0 ± 2.7

18.7 ± 1.1

  1. aThere was statistically significant difference compared to the value before surgery for each follow-up
  2. bThere was statistically significant difference compared to the value before surgery for each follow-up
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X