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Table 2 T2 for NP with different Thompson grades

From: Quantitative T2 mapping to characterize the process of intervertebral disc degeneration in a rabbit model

Thompson grade

1

2

3

4

P-value

Number of discs

146

40

32

22

 

NP T2 (ms)

121.6 ± 10.4

87.5 ± 16.4

64.2 ± 11.5

45.4 ± 7.9

<0.01

  1. Mean values (±standard deviation) of T2 relaxation time in milliseconds for NP for different Thompson grades are shown. NP: nucleus pulposus.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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