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Arthritis grade for intervertebral disc degeneration (UCLA classification)
| Grade | Disc-space narrowing | Osteophytes | End plate sclerosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | − | − | − |
| II | + | − | − |
| III | ± | + | − |
| IV | ± | ± | + |
The grade is based on the most severe radiographic finding evident on plain radiographs. Patients were rated based on the worst category satisfied.
+ present, − absent, ± either present or absent
