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Table 8 Distribution of different types of Modic changes with endplate concave angle

From: Distribution of Modic changes in patients with low back pain and its related factors

Groups

Modic changes

Total

χ 2

P

Type I

Type II

L4 lower < 165°

19

47

66

1.430

0.232

≥ 165°

16

63

79

  

L5 upper < 169°

20

52

72

1.035

0.309

≥ 169°

15

58

73

  

L5 lower < 166°

21

52

73

5.179

0.023*

≥ 166°

14

58

72

  
  1. *statistically significant difference (p < 0.05)