Table 1. Human nucleus pulposus tissue samples.
Pfirrmann grade I/II (n=10) | Pfirrmann grade IV/V (n=10) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Mean age (y) | 24.3±4.25 | 38.8±5.32 | <0.01 |
Sex (male:female) | 3:7 | 4:6 | >0.01 |
Diseases | Idiopathic scoliosis: 10 | Lumbar disc herniation: 6 Lumbar spinal stenosis: 4 |