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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2022; 13(9): 791-801
Published online Sep 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i9.791
Published online Sep 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i9.791
Table 2 Histological differences between the groups
| Variable | Histological features | Stenotic (n = 34) | Non stenotic (n = 40) | P value (Chi square test) |
| Elastin degeneration | 1+ and 2+ | 9 (26.5) | 22 (55) | 0.010 |
| 3+ | 25 (73.5) | 18 (45) | ||
| Fibrosis | 1+ and 2+ | 10 | 17 | 0.002 |
| 3+ | 24 | 13 | ||
| Calcification | Absent | 28 | 38 | 0.081 |
| Present | 6 | 2 | ||
| Chondroid metaplasia | Absent | 22 | 26 | 0.979 |
| Present | 12 | 14 | ||
| Haemorrhage | Absent | 17 | 23 | 0.519 |
| Present | 17 | 17 |
- Citation: Jain M, Sable M, Tirpude AP, Sahu RN, Samanta SK, Das G. Histological difference in ligament flavum between degenerative lumbar canal stenosis and non-stenotic group: A prospective, comparative study. World J Orthop 2022; 13(9): 791-801
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i9/791.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i9.791