Results of linear regression to examine the correlation between DTI, T1-weighted, and T2-weighted features and the mJOA recovery rate
| Level Incorporated DTI Metrics | Significant Features | Slope (β) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC level (n = 55) | |||
| MD/AD/RD/FA | Axial spinal cord area | 0.70 | .02 |
| Average of AC levels (n = 55) | |||
| MD/AD/RD | Axial spinal cord area | 0.70 | .02 |
| FA | FA | 108.67 | .01 |
| Spinal cord flattened rate | 105.64 | .03 | |
| C2 level (n = 52) | |||
| MD | MD | –157.98 | .04 |
| Spinal cord flattened rate | 141.57 | .01 | |
| AD | AD | 123.60 | .01 |
| RD | RD | –145.13 | .004 |
| Spinal cord flattened rate | 131.88 | .01 | |
| FA | FA | 170.92 | .001 |
| Spinal cord flattened rate | 111.82 | .02 |