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Degenerative changes at MRI at the three lower Lumbar Levels
| Black disc | Disc herniation | Height reduction | Modic type 1 | Modic type 2 | HIZa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No changes | 12 (5.0) | 33 (13.7) | 50 (20.8) | 207 (86.3) | 123 (51.5) | 111 (46.2) |
| Changes at 1 level | 62 (25.9) | 99 (41.3) | 95 (39.7) | 32 (13.3) | 73 (30.6) | 82 (34.2) |
| Changes at 2 levels | 74 (30.8) | 70 (29.2) | 64 (26.6) | 1 (0.4) | 37 (15.4) | 39 (16.3) |
| Changes at 3 levels | 92 (38.3) | 38 (15.8) | 31 (12.9) | 0 | 6 (2.5) | 8 (3.3) |
Number of patients (%)
a HIZ high intensity zone
