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Table 2 Calcification rate based on μ-CT

From: Differences in calcification and osteogenic potential of herniated discs according to the severity of degeneration based on Pfirrmann grade: a cross-sectional study

N = 58

No. of cases

-

±

+

++

Pfirrman II

9

6 (66.7 %)

3 (33.3 %)

0 (0 %)

0 (0 %)

Pfirrman III

20

4 (20 %)

4 (20 %)

7 (35 %)

5 (25 %)

Pfirrman IV

18

0 (0 %)

2 (11.1 %)

10 (55.6 %)

6 (33.3 %)

Pfirrman V

11

1 (9.1 %)

1 (9.1 %)

4 (36.4 %)

5 (45.4 %)

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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