Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Comparison of disc height and anterior osteophyte formation between the modic changes (MCs), adjacent, and control groups
| Group | Disc height (mm) | Anterior osteophyte (n = 128) |
|---|---|---|
| MCs group | 4.23 ± 0.41 | 93/128 |
| Adjacent group | 5.67 ± 0.28 | 62/128 |
| Control group | 6.81 ± 0.19 | 12/128 |
