Table 2.
Regression estimates for yearly decline with synthetic Brinjikji data
| Endpoint | n | b(age) | se(b) | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disk degeneration | 1603 | 1.429 | 0.106 | 1.221–1.637 |
| Disk signal loss | 613 | 1.939 | 0.238 | 1.472–2.405 |
| Disk height loss | 572 | 1.065 | 0.224 | 0.626–1.505 |
| Disk bulge | 430 | 0.985 | 0.224 | 0.545–1.425 |
| Disk protrusion | 1408 | 0.247 | 0.140 | −0.027–0.522 |
| Annular fissure | 996 | 0.146 | 0.157 | −0.162–0.455 |
| Facet degeneration | 849 | 1.050 | 0.218 | 0.624–1.477 |
| Spondylolisthesis | 284 | 0.288 | 0.131 | 0.032–0.544 |
b(age) regression estimate of yearly decline per age year, se(b) standard error of b(age), n sample size, CI 95 % confidence interval