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Occurence of osteophytosis in two groups
| Level | Football players (n = 70) | Control (n = 59) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| T12 | 19 (27.1%) | 3 (5.4%) | 0.001 |
| L1 | 19 (27.1%) | 3 (5.49%) | 0.001 |
| L2 | 17 (24.3%) | 4 (7.1%) | 0.01 |
| L3 | 20 (29%) | 11 (19.6%) | NS |
| L4 | 36 (51.4%) | 16 (28.6%) | 0.01 |
| L5 | 24 (34.3%) | 11 (19.6%) | NS |
n number, T thoracic, L lumbar, NS not significant
