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Achievement of minimum clinically important difference at final follow-up
| Variable | BMP-2 (n = 101) | ICBG (n = 48) | p-value† |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS back | 72 (71.3) | 33 (68.8) | 0.751 |
| VAS leg | 63 (62.4) | 31 (64.6) | 0.794 |
| ODI | 60 (59.4) | 30 (62.5) | 0.718 |
Values are presented as number (%).
BMP-2, bone morphogenetic protein-2; ICBG, iliac crest bone graft; VAS, visual analogue scale; ODI, Oswestry Disability Index.
p-values calculated using chi-square analysis.
