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Difference in the bone density around the OCD lesion in radiographs over time
| Weeks | Bone density (grayscale level) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ESWT-treated group | Untreated group | p value* | |
| 1 | 114 ± 38 | 131 ± 29 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 149 ± 22 | 143 ± 21 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 154 ± 21 | 138 ± 29 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 190 ± 12 | 190 ± 17 | 0.76 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD; * Wilcoxon signed-rank test; OCD = osteochondritis dissecans; ESWT = extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
