Table V.
Correlations between the L5 incidence, pelvic tilt, and the other local and regional sagittal parameters of the spine and pelvis.
| Parameter | L5 incidence,˚ | p-value† | Pelvic tilt,˚ | p-value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slip percentage | 0.30 | N/S | 0.23 | N/S |
| Dub-LSA, °11 | -0.27 | N/S | -0.34 | N/S |
| Pelvic tilt | 0.51 | 0.009* | N/A | N/A |
| Sacral slope | 0.35 | N/S | -0.31 | N/A |
| Pelvic incidence | 0.71 | < 0.001* | 0.49 | 0.014* |
| L5 incidence12 | N/A | N/A | 0.51 | 0.009* |
| Level of inflection point | -0.41 | 0.047* | 0.19 | N/S |
| Level of apex of lordosis | -0.60 | 0.002* | -0.32 | N/S |
| Lordosis (S1 to inflection point) | 0.35 | N/S | 0.09 | N/S |
| Thoracic kyphosis (T4 to T12) | -0.46 | 0.019* | 0.17 | N/S |
Statistical signficance p < 0.05.
Pearson’s correlation.
Dub-LSA, Dubousset lumbosacral angle; N/A, not applicable; N/S, not significant.