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Table 2 Comparison of modified Mankin scores within groups and followed times, respectively (‾χ ± s, n = 3)

From: Comparative effectiveness of two methods for inducing osteoarthritis in a novel animal model, the Diannan small-ear pig

Group

Time (weeks)

p value

4

8

12

Control

0

0

2.25 ± 0.50

 < 0.01

Operation

3.25 ± 0.96*

7.00 ± 0.82*

10.00 ± 1.41*

 < 0.01

Chemical

5.00 ± 1.15#

6.75 ± 1.26#

12.75 ± 0.50#

 < 0.01

p value

 < 0.01

 < 0.01

 < 0.01

–

  1. “*” indicates significant difference between operation and control groups after the same weeks, while “#” between chemical and operation groups
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X