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Table 2 Analysis of differences in sagittal parameters

From: K-line tilt as a novel potential risk factor for cervical Modic change: a retrospective study

Characteristics

MC(-) (n = 120)

MC ( +) (n = 40/n = 40/n = 40)

\(\chi^{2}\) or t

P

MCI

MCII

MCIII

For \(\chi^{2}\)

P

K-line tilt

5.78 ± 0.92

6.68 ± 0.82

6.49 ± 0.92

6.59 ± 0.73

0.54

0.59

7.20

0.00

T1 slope

23.69 ± 3.95

24.14 ± 2.58

24.33 ± 2.44

24.84 ± 2.42

0.85

0.43

1.75

0.08

C2-C7 SVA

2.43 ± 0.92

2.56 ± 1.00

2.55 ± 1.05

2.55 ± 1.02

0.00

1.00

1.00

0.32

C2–7 lordosis

11.93 ± 2.64

21.58 ± 4.41

21.16 ± 3.77

20.38 ± 2.76

1.07

0.35

21.91

0.00