Table 2. Comparison of sagittal balance parameters between groups.
| Measure | SN group | Control group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVA | - 33.1° (28.3) | - 40.3° (24.1) | 0.363 |
| TK | 25.3° (11.3) | 32.6° (6.1) | 0.096 |
| LL | 54.5° (8.2) | 64.3° (8.2) | < 0.001 |
| PI | 46.5° (12.5) | 51.4° (9.1) | 0.143 |
| PT | 11.9° (7.1) | 10.0° (5.5) | 0.335 |
| SS | 36.2° (7.7) | 41.4° (6.1) | 0.016 |
Abbreviations: LL, lumbar lordosis; PI, pelvic incidence; PT, pelvic tilt; SD, standard deviation; SN, Schmorl nodes; SS, sacral slope; SVA, sagittal vertical axis; TK, thoracic kyphosis.
Mean (SD) values in degrees for all parameters.