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CT values of MC regions adjacent to discs with different degrees of degeneration.
| CT value (HU) | Grade III | Grade IV | Grade V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone marrow area | 277.87±108.77 | 255.62±124.25 | 265.77±123.08 |
| Endplate | 461.80±93.05 | 480.59±123.04 | 472.62±133.38 |
No significant difference was found in the CT value of the bone marrow area (P=0.5597) or endplate (P=0.7400) between the various degrees of disc degeneration.
