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. 2021 Oct 7;23:101620. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101620

Table 2.

Statistical analysis result interpretation by multidisciplinary readers.

Disc pathologies Results of Fischer's test and Chi2 test (p < 0.05 as significant)
Evaluation of MRI images by experienced Radiologist Evaluation of MRI images by General Radiologist Evaluation of MRI images by Spinal surgeon Evaluation of MRI images by fellowship trained radiologist
Bulging discs 0.17 0.3 0.04 0.16
Annular fissures 0.11 0.002 0.49 0.16
Discal cysts 0.01 0.35 0.01 0.17
Calcified discs 0.35 0.19 0.0002 0.35
‘p’ value 0.26 0.0006 0.0001 0.26