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Fig. 3 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 3

From: Regenerating and repairing degenerative intervertebral discs by regulating the micro/nano environment of degenerative bony endplates based on low-tension mechanics

Fig. 3

Intervertebral disc height and T2 signal intensity. A) Radiographs (a - f) were obtained under anesthesia using a digital, self-contained X-ray machine cabinet. MRI scans (g - l) are the inverse of MRI images, using a magnetic field to create images in which the size and hydration status of the NP can be ascertained, depending on T2 signal intensity. Fig (m-r) is a partial enlargement of the red dotted square box in the top line figure (a - f). B-C) Disc height (IDH) and T2 signal intensity: (#) indicates a significant difference compared with the intervention groups (Groups C to F, p < 0.0001); (+) indicates a significant difference compared with the intervention groups (Groups C to F, p < 0.001); and (*) indicates a significant difference between Groups D and F or Groups E and F (p < 0.05)

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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