Fig. 4From: Risk factors for adjacent segment degeneration after posterior lumbar fusion surgery in treatment for degenerative lumbar disorders: a meta-analysisa The standardized mean difference (SMD) estimate for bone mineral density in 2 groups. b The standardized mean difference (SMD) estimate for preoperative ODI score in 2 groups. c The standardized mean difference (SMD) estimate for preoperative JOA score in 2 groups. df = degrees of freedom, ODI = Oswestry disability index. JOA = Japanese Orthopedic Association, M-H = Mantel–HaenszelBack to article page