Table 2.
Comparison of Modic changes identified in 104 chondrodystrophic (CD) and non-chondrodystrophic (NCD) dogs with and without IVDD.
| Modic changes | Control group (n = 20) | CD group (n = 54) | Non-CD group (n = 30) | p-value (Fisher’s exact test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No MC found | 17 (85%) | 25 (46.3%) | 15 (50%) | < 0.001 |
| Type 1 MC | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Type 2 MC | 0 | 21 (38.9%) | 3 (10%) | |
| Type 3 MC | 3 (15%) | 6 (11.1%) | 11 (36.7%) | |
| Mixed type (2/3) | 0 | 2 (3.7%) | 1 (3.3%) |