Table 4.
Comparison of preoperative radiologic parameters
| Level | Whole spine standing lateral | Supine lateral (magnetic resonance imaging) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segmental lordosis | |||
| L1–2 | 1.35±2.24 | 5.29±1.77 | 0.024* |
| L2–3 | 3.15±3.66 | 4.63±1.76 | 0.048* |
| L3–4 | 0.91±2.43 | 4.62±1.63 | 0.017* |
| L4–5 | 0.5±2.10 | 5.00±3.05 | 0.031* |
| L5–S1 | 0.85±0.78 | 2.95±0.64 | 0.044* |
| Mean | 1.35±2.24 | 4.49±1.77 | 0.029* |
| Regional lordosis | |||
| L1–S1 | -3.03±13.55 | 20.92±5.48 | <0.001* |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
*
p<0.05 indicates statistical significance.