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X-ray and MR-imaging evaluation, and affected spinal nerve
| Etanercept | Dexamethasone | Statistical analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 30 | 30 | NS |
| X-ray evaluation | NS | ||
| Spondylosis | 18 | 17 | NS |
| Spondylolisthesis | 12 | 13 | NS |
| MRI evaluation | |||
| Central stenosis | |||
| Stenosis of the lateral recess | 17 | 17 | NS |
| Central stenosis | 11 | 9 | NS |
| Foraminal stenosis | 2 | 4 | NS |
| Affected spinal nerve | L4: 3 | L4: 4 | NS |
| L5: 20 | L5: 21 | ||
| S1: 7 | S1: 5 | ||
