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Table 2 Shows the mean score between the convex and concave side of the disc in the three examined groups and the statistical significance of the score difference.

From: Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in Wistar rat's intervertebral disc after experimentally induced scoliotic deformity

 

Group I

Group II

Group III

Convex

0,9

2,8

3

Concave

1,4

2,1

1,2

p value

0,6

<0,01

<0,01

  1. Note the low score at the concave side of group III, where there was a remarkable reduction in the number of disc's cells and a severe degradation of matrix microstructure.
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Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders

ISSN: 2397-1789

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